Marsannay Les Longeroies

White


THE APPELLATION
Village appellation. It can be followed by the name of the climat, “Les Longeroies” in this case. Only appellation that can apply to the three colors of wine (white, red and rose). Its characteristics are those of the Côte-de-Nuits. The Marsannay appellation is pending a decision to label its climats as Premier Cru.


GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot noir


PLANT DENSITY
10,000 plants/hectare


AVERAGE PRODUCTION AUTHORIZED
50 hectoliters/hectare


SOIL
Limestone and clay


PLOT SURFACE AREA
3 hectares (1 hectare = 10,000 m2 = 24 “ouvrées”)


YEARLY PRODUCTION
6,000 bottles + bulk selling


ELABORATION METHOD
Vineyard work philosophy: Sustainable farming. No herbicides used in our vineyards since 2000, replaced by hilling up/de-hilling in winter and plowing in the spring. Systematic de-budding. Hand picking only.
Vinification: traditional tank fermentation for 3/4 weeks.
Aging: 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels (from the Forêt de Troncet). 20% new oak, 30% single-wine barrels, 50% 3-year-old barrels.


TASTING
Characteristics: Beautiful ruby red color. Powerful nose, with raspberry and black cherry aromas. Powerful, full-bodied, open with toasty notes (cocoa), lengthy mouthfeel.
Pairing: Marsannay Les Longeroies naturally pairs with red meat: beef prime rib, steak with shallots, venison leg, squab… It also goes great with river fish (pike, pike perch, stuffed carp) and cheese.
Serving temperature: 15 to 17°C
Aging potential: Decant to enjoy early. Reaches full potential between 6 to 8 years of age.