88
points
Château de Marsannay 2004 Le Clos de Jeu Pinot Noir (Marsannay)
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$24
Literally, the playing field, Le Clos de Jeu is the best known vineyard in Marsannay. This wine, from the chateau owned by Patriarche Père et Fils of Beaune, is light, easy to drink, but also has attractive ripe plum skin flavors. With its layer of tannin, it could age for a few years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
87
points
Domaine Bertagna 1998 Pinot Noir (Marsannay)
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$21
Marsannays can offer exceptional value in soft, approachable Burgundy. This fragrant, plummy wine is highlighted with scents of cinnamon spice, and flavors that mix berry and black pepper. The finish is quick and tart.
— P.G.
(11/1/2002)
87
points
Louis Jadot 1995 Pinot Noir (Marsannay)
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$20
Light, enticing, floral black-cherry nose. Elegant, light black cherries and spices on the palate. Not big but very pretty, it’s a wine that will peak by 2005. From an appellation best known for rosés in the northern reaches of the Côte d’Or, just below Dijon. Jadot has Burgundy fairly well blanketed and the négociant’s wines are usually solid or better.
— W.E.
(11/15/1999)