Méo-Camuzet : Marsannay Village Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs 2019

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Marsannay Village Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs 2019 Méo-Camuzet

Tasting

Colour
This wine reveals a brilliant, luminous colour with garnet highlights.

Nose
The bouquet is strikingly expressive and lively. It offers superb aromatic richness dominated by fresh red fruit notes such as cherry, raspberry, strawberry and morello cherry, complemented by hints of dark fruits such as blackcurrant and blueberry, as well as subtle woody nuances from its ageing.

Palate
The attack is silky and gives way to a texture that is at once fresh, substantial and well structured. The balance between concentrated fruit and lovely vivacity is remarkable. Quality tannins support a rich, very long finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This cuvée pairs wonderfully with duck dishes, whether served pink, grilled or in a sauce. It also goes very well with grilled red meats, slow-cooked dishes, roasted hot starters, and characterful cheeses typical of the region such as Époisses or Langres.

Serving and Cellaring

The Marsannay Village Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs 2019 is very appealing from the moment it is opened, thanks to its vibrant aromatic profile. It gains in harmony after a few years in the cellar and will be ideal to drink until around 2024.

Other Characteristics

This wine benefits from the natural acidity typical of its terroir, which gives it a lively energy and a generous freshness that promotes excellent extraction of flavours.

A Structured and Elegant Marsannay from Méo-Camuzet

The Estate

In Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Méo-Camuzet takes its name from Étienne Camuzet, who acquired vines in Clos de Vougeot in 1920. In 1959, Jean Méo took over the running of the estate and continued its story. The first vintage under the Méo-Camuzet label was produced in 1983. Today, the estate cultivates prestigious climats of the Côte de Nuits, including Richebourg, Échézeaux and Cros Parantoux. Its Pinot Noirs are elegant and profound, and express all the finesse of the Burgundy terroir.

The Vineyard

The grapes for this Marsannay come from vines averaging around twenty years of age. The plots are located mainly in the lieu-dit La Varangée, in the commune of Couchey, where the berries reach optimal ripeness without being precocious. A complementary part comes from the climat Les Récilles, in the heart of the appellation, contributing fruit that is often riper. Nicknamed the "Golden Gateway to the Côte de Nuits", this terroir benefits from varied exposures and diverse soils dating from the Jurassic period, combining marls, limestone and gravel.

Winemaking and Ageing

The production of the Marsannay Village Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs 2019 relies on gentle extraction, facilitated by the natural acidity of the berries. The hand-harvested grapes undergo very little crushing, with limited use of sulphur and pigeages reserved for the end of fermentation. Ageing takes place in barrels with a low proportion of new oak in order to preserve all the aromatic freshness. Finally, bottling is carried out without fining or filtration after approximately seventeen months.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir