Marsannay Les Echezots 2022The 2022 Marsannay Les Echezots from Philippe Charlopin demonstrates the appealing character of this often overlooked appellation at the northern end of the Cte de Nuits. Charlopin's expertise brings out the best of this specific vineyard site. The nose presents with bright red fruits notably fresh raspberries and red cherries accompanied by subtle mineral notes and delicate spice that are characteristic of Les Echezots. The aromatic profile shows the

floral and fossil shell notes give it great depth

hints of spice

The 2020 vintage demonstrates the power and nobility that has made this grand cru one of Burgundy's most celebrated sites

still predominantly with red fruit pinot character

all wrapped in a highly complex

Grape Variety: Merlot 56%

There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the stony and muscular large-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere and robust finale that flirts with rusticity

offering bright red fruits

The finish is extraordinarily long and multi-layered

Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot

This is firm but really quite refined and while it should age effortlessly it should also be approachable after only 7 to 8 years or so

Coming from what is often called the "King of Wines