Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge is a light-bodied dry red wine made from Pinot Noir, in France, by Chateau de Marsannay. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Red cherry, raspberry, underbrush, earth and pairs well with Duck, coq au vin and roast chicken.
Michael's take
“Ripe black cherry, earthy forest floor, savory game, beautifully structured, sun-warmed Côte de Nuits depth.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- France
- Producer
- Chateau de Marsannay
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge
- Duck
- coq au vin
- roast chicken
- brie
When to open it
- Special occasion
- wine-geek dinner
- gift bottle
Where to buy Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge
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Questions people ask
What does Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge taste like?
Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge is a light-bodied dry red wine with notes of Red cherry, raspberry, underbrush, earth. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Ripe black cherry, earthy forest floor, savory game, beautifully structured, sun-warmed Côte de Nuits depth.
What food goes with Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge?
Michael pairs Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge with Duck, coq au vin, roast chicken and brie. It works best for Special occasion, wine-geek dinner and gift bottle.
How much does Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge cost?
Chateau de Marsannay Marsannay Rouge falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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