This was my first exposure to Marsannay. I believe that I purchased the bottle from Village Corner in Ann Arbor, MI because I have been avoiding French wines in PA stores lately, but I do not recall the price tag on it. I suspect it was near the $20 mark which I think is a good buy.
The texture was silky and the body was exactly what a good Burgundy should be. The flavor was a bit mild for me and somewhat on the sweet side, but certainly not overwhelmingly sweet in any way. Overall it was a pleasant and enjoyable bottle.
Here is a good tid bit for you on this wine from www.louislatour.com:
Deep ruby in colour, this wine from the northern Côte d’Or has a clean nose filled with woodspice and cedarwood aromas. In the mouth the red fruit flavours are at the fore with that spice showing itself again along with some gamey flavours. A rounded and powerful wine which is tasting beautifully now but could also be put down for a couple of years. Tasted 25/02/05. Vinification: Traditional open vat fermentation followed by 18 months ageing in oak cask.
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