2022 Marsannay Clos du Roy
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This calcareous site produces a distinctive wine. Laden with juicy red fruit, the nose is spicy – full of pepper and a brightness. It’s vivacious with raspberry, redcurrant and chalky minerality that comes in waves. The tannins are seamless, integrated with the acidity that keeps things fresh. A wine of gorgeous finesse that is hard to resist.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Offering up aromas of cherries, raspberries, rose petals and dark chocolate, Audoin's 2022 Marsannay Clos du Roy is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with bright acids and a succulent, charming profile.
Here a discreet application of wood surrounds the fresh, cool and restrained red and dark pinot fruit where a floral top note adds a touch of elegance. The more concentrated medium weight flavors possess excellent intensity while the moderately firm and youthfully austere finish flashes more evident minerality on the balanced and sneaky long finish. This is built to repay up to a decade of keeping but could reasonably be approached after 5 years. Drink 2030+ Outstanding Top value
Lightish cherry red. Fragrant and slightly floral red fruit. Super-delicate on the palate, dancing freshness. Elegant and lightly built. Surprisingly persistent and extremely pure. (JH)
About the producer
Cyril Audoin is one of a small cohort of producers forging Marsannay’s reputation for serious, fine Burgundy. He makes exciting, elegant wines that are starting to turn the critics’ heads, yet remain brilliant value.