Marsannay is one of the youngest appellations in Burgundy. It is also the only commune in Burgundy that has its own appellation for rose wines. If a producer made a rose wine from fruit grown in great vineyards such as Le Chambertin or Richebourg, they would only be entitled to Bourgogne Rose appellation status.
Marsannay has earned a good reputation in recent years as a source of good value red wine. On this evidence, its Marsannay Rose is also worth a look. Made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the excellent 2015 vintage, Domaine Collotte Marsannay Rose has excellent palate weight and depth of flavour.
The fruit profile combines macerated strawberries and citrusy acidity. It’s not as complex as the outstanding Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Rose reviewed a week or two ago, but there’s a lot to like about this savoury, food friendly wine.
2015 DOMAINE COLLOTTE MARSANNAY ROSEProducer: Domaine Collotte
Variety: Rose
Region: Burgundy, France
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 4 February 2018
Tasting Note:
Pale strawberry pink. Bright nose of strawberry pulp and macerated fresh raspberries, floral notes. Very bright and fresh. Good palate weight and depth. Savoury and textured, fresh strawberries, citrussy acidity carries the finish.
Score: 16/20
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