A very northerly appellation in the Côte de Nuits, approaching Dijon, Marsannay has traditionally supplied many restaurants in the ancient capital with more affordable Burgundy. This red Marsannay has lots of rich, ripe raspberry fruit with soft tannins enveloped in a firm earthy structure.
An incredibly pretty wine that just begs to be enjoyed now and over the next three to five years. Supple, approachable red fruit, enticing floral notes and excellent acidity that gives a mouth-watering finish. Neville Yates
A soft, pure and very fine wine showing typical pinot flavours with a Burgundian "otherness" that sets it apart from pinots made in other countries. Refreshing acidity. Drinking well now. Ideal for summer drinking. A great example of what this village can offer. Gavin Sherry
Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot is a fourth-generation family estate located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin. Winemaking is in the hands of Didier Chevillon, who is taking the venerable property to new heights of quality and recognition. The domaine has extensive holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin. The largest single production is in Gevrey-Chambertin AOC, where it has 9ha spread over nine parcels. The average vine age is 35 years. The domaine owns 2ha of 45-year-old vines of premier cru Cazetiers. The 1ha holding in premier cru Lavaux St Jacques has 30-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone with many fossils in the soil.
Dupont-Tisserandot also owns about 0.5ha each of grand cru Charmes Chambertin and Mazis Chambertin, where the vines are respectively 50 and 60 years old. The Charmes has a thin limestone-clay topsoil over a sub-soil of pure rock. The Mazis parcel, situated in the choice Les Hauts Mazis section, has even thinner soil over solid limestone rock. Yields in both appellations average a low 35 hl/ha, and are kept at this level through severe pruning and ploughing between the rows in winter and spring. Didier aims for deeply concentrated Gevreys that show the distinctions of their individual terroirs of origin and above all the essence of Gevrey Chambertin – namely licorice-tinged, supple black fruit with notes of spice and sweetness. The wines are aged on their fine lees for 18 months before bottling to retain the maximum possible fruit and freshness. 100% new oak is used only for the premier and grands crus.