14% abv, Famille Boisset, Nuits-St-Georges, imported by Boisset America, St-Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day.
Winemaking notes: from 45-year old vines, this is 100% Chardonnay and is whole cluster pressed and aged in 33% new French oak barrels (450 liter barrels) for 16 months. A rarity in Marsannay, Chardonnay vines represent less that 15% of the planted vineyard area.
Tasting note: the Marsannay Blanc is medium gold in color with a clean nose of pronounced intensity with aromas of orange blossom, tangerine, white peach, nectarine, pink apple, honey, tarragon leaf. On the palate this wine is dry with medium+ acid, high alcohol, medium body, medium flavor intensity and a medium finish with flavors of honeysuckle, pear, nectarine, marmalade, beeswax and spearmint. Drink now through 2026, this wine is very good: 9.0/10.
