Château de Marsannay : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Bel Air" 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Bel Air" 2023 from Château de Marsannay

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals a seductive bouquet of black fruit aromas subtly mixed with spicy notes.

Palate
On the palate, the balance is remarkable, carried by powerful tannins and fruity flavors. The persistent freshness accompanies a finish of great elegance.

Food and wine pairings

This Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Bel Air" from Château de Marsannay harmoniously pairs with a rib of beef, feathered game, as well as with grilled or roasted pork.

Service and aging

This wine can be cellared until around 2038.

A fresh and balanced red wine from Gevrey-Chambertin

The property

The Château de Marsannay, located in the heart of the Côte-de-Nuits appellation, extends over an area of 34 hectares. Oscillating between 250 and 280 meters in altitude from the south of the city of Dijon to the commune of Vosne-Romanée, the terroir of the estate expresses through its mosaic of parcels all the nuances and the typicity of these great Burgundy climates.

The vineyard

First stop on the Burgundy Grands Crus route, Château de Marsannay oversees a 40-hectare vineyard spread across the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, two prestigious Burgundy appellations.

The wine

This "Bel Air" cuvée from Château de Marsannay is a Gevrey-Chambertin wine 1er cru from a vineyard of almost 40 ares. Exposed east at the top of the hillside, the vines rest on a limy clay-limestone soil rich in pebbles.

Vinification and aging

The manually harvested grapes undergo rigorous sorting on the table. Following complete destemming, the berries are placed in steel vats. The alcoholic fermentation is accompanied by punch-downs and pump-overs to promote extraction. Aging for 13 months in barrels (40% new) complemented by an additional 4 months of mass aging.

Blend

Pinot noir (100%).