Domaine Collotte - Marsannay 'Vieilles Vignes' 2023 (750ml)
Price: $44.99
| Producer | Domaine Collotte |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 205669 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Collotte Description
The Collottes have been grape growers in Marsannay for four generations, but it wasn’t until 1981 that a young, 16 year-old Philippe Collotte bottled the first wine under the name of Domaine Collotte. He subsequently leased some mature vineyards of about 40 years of age in both Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, to further expand the domaine’s repertoire.
In 2013 Philippe was joined by his daughter Isabelle, who had just completed her viticulture and oenology studies at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune. Whilst Isabelle focusses particularly on the production of the domaine’s white wines, there is no doubt that her addition to the team has helped refine the quality of the wines across the board. Today Domaine Collotte farms 17ha of vines (16ha currently in production) in Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny.
This a source of accomplished, stylish and very attractively priced Burgundy.
The Marsannay Vieilles Vignes is not made every year, but when it is it’s a terrific value, coming as it does from a selection of old vine material (50+ year-old vines), taken from around the domain’s holdings. The vineyards used are typically Les Etailles, Les Grasses Tetes, Les Favieres, En Combereau and Les Boivins.
Tasting Note: the nose presents aromas of red fruit jam (strawberries, raspberries), and a light vanilla note. The mouth is structured and persistent, with sustained fruity aromas. Ageing potential: 5 or even 7 years depending on the vintage.
Wine Pairing: Grilled red meat, cured meats
