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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Marsannay is an appellation in Côte de Nuits, France.
The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.
Vines root into clay and limestone.
The climate is continental.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows citrus and acacia notes, similar to côte chalonnaise and chardonnay and pinot blanc.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, white fish, tomato-based dishes and chilis & hot spicy food.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for around 10 years.
In the glass.
White: Citrus and acacia notes, Similar to côte chalonnaise.
Rosé: Chardonnay and pinot blanc.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Grasses Tetes, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Longeroies, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Au Champ Salomon Rouge, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Clos du Roy, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Favieres, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Longeroies, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Denis Mortet Marsannay Les Longeroies, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Jean Yves Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy, Cote de Nuits, France
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- White Fish
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
- Chocolate & Caramel
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for around 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Marsannay: common questions
01.What grapes is Marsannay known for?+
Pinot Noir is the signature grape of Marsannay. Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Marsannay make?+
Marsannay produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.Where is Marsannay?+
Marsannay is an appellation in France.
04.What food goes with Marsannay wine?+
Try beef & venison, white fish, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and chocolate & caramel.
05.How long does Marsannay wine age?+
Keeps for around 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Côte de Nuits guide.