Terres Blanches
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3-10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, grilled pork chops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the northernmost appellation of the Cote de Nuits, the Marsannay Les Terres Blanches by Philippe Charlopin-Parizot is a beautiful expression of Pinot Noir grown on the distinct, light-colored marly limestone soils that give the climat its name. While these white, limestone-heavy soils are highly coveted for white wines, they impart a remarkable mineral precision, bright acidity, and elegant structure to this red Burgundy. Influenced by the legendary Henri Jayer, Charlopin utilizes pre-fermentation cold maceration and careful oak aging to tame the naturally firm structure of Marsannay, resulting in a red wine of surprising fleshiness, vibrant red berry aromatics, and a stony, energetic finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1977 by Philippe Charlopin with a modest 1.5-hectare parcel in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Charlopin-Parizot has expanded to encompass 25 hectares spanning the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Chablis. Philippe Charlopin honed his craft under the mentorship of the revered Henri Jayer, deeply absorbing the master's doctrine of low yields, strict fruit selection, and complete destemming. Today co-managed alongside his son Yann, who directs white winemaking, the domaine cultivates limestone- and clay-rich terroirs using sustainable viticultural practices. In the cellar, vinification emphasizes extended cold macerations, indigenous yeast fermentation, and prolonged aging in French oak barrels without fining. The domaine's benchmark portfolio is renowned for textural density, silky tannins, and aromatic purity, anchored by premier crus like Pernand-Vergelesses and village cuvées such as Gevrey-Chambertin Terres Blanches and Vieilles Vignes, alongside celebrated Grand Cru expressions including Charmes-Chambertin, Clos Vougeot, and Chambertin.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%