Marsannay Rosé

Rosé

THE APPELLATION
Marsannay is the only communal appellation of Burgundy to produce wines in 3 colors: white, red and rosé. It was in the 1920s that it appeared, especially to allow producers to sell their wines. The success was such that it became a specialty of the town.

GRAPE VARIETY
100% Pinot noir

PLANT DENSITY
10 000 plants/hectare

AVERAGE PRODUCTION AUTHORIZED
50 hectoliters/hectare

SOIL
Limestone clay

PLOT SURFACE AREA
0 hectare 50 ares (1 hectare = 10 000 m2 = 24 ouvrées)

YEARLY PRODUCTION
2,000 bottles

ELABORATION METHOD
Vineyard work philosophy: sustainable farming. No herbicides used in our in our vineyards since 2000, replaced by hilling up/de-hilling in winter and plowing in the spring. Systematic de-budding, Hand-picked only.
Aging: 10 months in stainless steel tanks on lees.

TASTING
Characteristics: The Marsannay Rosé expresses fruity aromas. On the palate, it is fresh and greedy, characteristic of the terroir to the expression of Pinot Noir.
Pairing: The Marsannay Rosé will accompany a whole meal, summer grilled meats, salads, charcuterie, white meats, crab but also oriental and spicy cuisine. Try to combine it with a dessert.
Serving temperature: 11 to 12°C
Aging potential: best in its young years (1 to 2 years)