88
points
Château de Marsannay 2002 Pinot Noir (Gevrey-Chambertin)
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$48
The weight and structure of this wine comes from the powerful 2002s, as much as from Gevrey-Chambertin. The wine is still very firm, dominated by dry, leathery tannins. Only when the wine is in the mouth for a while do the full, red fruits come through, although on the finish, the tannins close in again.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
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)