Marsannay

This is nicely round fruited. Glossy. Very pretty, slightly more sunny feel. But the impact is well-checked by the touch of bright acidity. Flows well without ever getting too rich. Easy and satisfying style. Finishes mo...(read more)

Still in barrel. Medium deep purple. This is more discreet than Vignes Marie but will have additional finesse. Currently backward, because not yet racked. Stylish and with both weight and length. I am impressed with this...(read more)

Romain used 100% whole bunches here for the first time on a limestone soil. Rich volume, a mid-palate sucrosity and a plummy depth - and then a saline lift from the whole bunches. The vines are a massal selection from Po...(read more)

Romain explains that 'Champ Perdrix' or 'field of partridges' almost certainly comes from the rather less picturesque 'champ pierreux' or 'stony field'. It's quite a common name for vineyards on the Côte...(read more)

Broad flavours. Quite dry. There's good depth of dark berry fruit here but for now it is firm and needs a little time to soften up.

Riper yet than the Champs Perdrix, there's depth and harmony to the nose, and the palate is rich and full with fine tannins and excellent volume and length.