Marsannay „Clos du Roy“ blanc AOC 2023

Wine description for Marsannay „Clos du Roy“ blanc AOC 2023 by Charlopin Tissier

Colour & Appearance

Radiant straw yellow, luminous and crystal-clear in the glass – a visual promise of Burgundian precision.

Nose

Confident and powerful, a rich bouquet unfolds of yellow stone fruit and nectarines, accompanied by waxy apples. Fine bergamot notes lend freshness and definition to the whole, whilst hints of banana, toffee and buttered toast signal a certain opulence. The wine presents itself generously and mature, without denying its Burgundian origin.

Palate

The attack is expansive and powerful, with pronounced wood spice and rich extract. Distinct viscosity carries the fruit, framed by roasted and toffee notes. Espresso crema, anise and sage join a rich, stewed fruit. The wine fills the mouth uncompromisingly, yet surprisingly develops a vertical structure with fine-grained minerality, which lends tension to its opulent character.

Finish

Long and persistent, with sustained mineral precision, which bestows elegance and depth upon the generous body.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos du Roy in Marsannay sits on stony limestone weathered soils with south-easterly exposure – a small parcel with approximately 80-year-old vines, managed biodynamically. This vineyard site lends the wine its characteristic minerality and structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay from old vines, hand-harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation and ageing take place with conscious, yet not dominant oak use – presumably in used barrels – to allow the origin to speak clearly.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This powerful white Burgundy demands equally substantial partners: pan-fried turbot with saffron sauce, calf’s sweetbreads in butter, lobster tails with tarragon, morels in cream or a mature Comté.

Special Features

A Marsannay that demonstrates the northernmost appellation of the Côte de Nuits also has serious ambitions with white wines. The combination of old vines, biodynamic management and confident ageing yields a wine with a Burgundian soul and modern self-assurance.