Les Echezots
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage.
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Roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
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Nestled in the cooler, wind-swept combe of Marsannay, the 'Les Echezots' climat is celebrated for its unique microclimate and stony, limestone-rich soils. The name itself whispers of ancient history, sharing its etymological origin with the grand 'Echezeaux'—derived from the Latin word for rural dwellings or huts. This high-altitude vineyard benefits from slow, steady ripening, which preserves a vibrant acidity and imparts a distinct mineral tension to the wine. Château de Marsannay coaxes the finest expression from this terroir through traditional Burgundian vinification, aging the wine in French oak casks. The result is a classic Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir that balances bright red berry fruit with earthy undertones and fine-grained tannins, embodying the rustic elegance of Burgundy's northern gateway.
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Situated in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Château de Marsannay is a premier Burgundy estate with a rich heritage, currently owned by Olivier Halley who acquired the property in 2012. The estate manages approximately 40 hectares of meticulously farmed vineyards, spanning prestigious appellations from Marsannay to Gevrey-Chambertin and the Grand Cru Echezeaux. Committed to organic viticulture, the château employs traditional Burgundian vinification methods, aging its wines in French oak casks to express the precise nuances of each unique climat. Château de Marsannay is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio, which uniquely includes exceptional red, white, and rosé expressions, such as the historic En Montre Cul and Les Echezots.