Marsannay Rouge David Moret 2022
Country
France
Region
Cote de Nuits
Producer
David Moret
Grape(s)
Pinot Noir (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Spicy
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Côte de Nuits follows a narrow strip of red iron-rich soils that run the short distance south from Dijon to the town of Nuits St Georges and ends before the hill of Corton. It is perhaps the source of the greatest and most elusive Pinot Noir wines of Burgundy. To travel through this northern half of the Côte d`Or evokes a role call of great vineyard names; Gevrey, Vosne Romanée, Clos de Vougeot, Musigny, Nuits St Georges and more. Here in the Côte de Nuits the best vineyards lie along a narrow band of limestone slopes facing south-east to maximise exposure to the sun. Lower-lying vineyards with more clay drain less well and tend to produce less exciting wine.
Producer
The founder and owner of the winery, David Moret, began his involvement in the wine industry at a relatively early age. He pursued his studies in oenology and viticulture and after graduating, he wanted to set up his distinct vineyards as soon as possible. However, David’s dream got thwarted because he lacked a family domaine. Nevertheless, David continued his career and pursuit into winemaking by buying several grape varieties from other sources to vinify them. It allowed him to make several connections, friendships, and associations in the district of Côte de Beaune. It helped David later when he bought his first wine barrels in the late 90s and later when David Moret was established in 2000. Since the beginning, the winery has produced top-tier white wines in taste, quality, and standard.
Tasting Notes
These grapes are sourced from 40 year old vines, which are all hand cared for. Classic burdundian vinification with ageing in 228L barrels for 18 months. This is a richer style of Pinot Noir, warm flavours of red fruits, spice, toast and earth, supported by a body of smooth tannins and a touch of minerality from the limestone, clay soils.
Food
Burgundy is a great partner to roast lamb or aged cheese and this is no exception.
