2021 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2026-2038
Region Les Cazetiers
Grape Clone 161-49
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The 2021 was produced only from old-vine fruit. Decanter reported four barrels from 60 planted ares and said the young vines had been removed because of rootstock problems. Tim Atkin reported maturation in used barrels: one originally used in 2019 and the remainder originally used in 2017. Burghound described the vines as more than 40 years old.
Tasting Notes Decanter, October 2022: dark and powerful, ripe plum, freshness, firm tannic texture, length and a complex, subtle finish. Tim Atkin, January 2023: Marasca cherry, redcurrant, toast and chocolate, with ample body and grippy tannins. Vinous, January 2023: precise and mineral, with candied orange peel, red fruit and a tensile palate.
Critics Ratings 93
2020 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2025-2045
Region Les Cazetiers
Production Details Vinous specifically notes whole-bunch use in the 2020 wine, but does not disclose a percentage.
Tasting Notes Clove, white and black pepper, red berries, briar, rose petal, mulberry and raspberry; medium-bodied, structured and linear, with firm tannins and grip.
Critics Ratings 93
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2019 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2023-2042
Region Les Cazetiers
Production Details The 2019 Les Cazetiers reportedly experienced substantial millerandage.
Tasting Notes One Vinous review found reduction over flinty and granitic mineral aromas, succulent ripe tannins, a fleshy and elegant palate and black pepper. A later entry found more pronounced reduction and less-integrated wood, with firm structure, backbone and sapidity; these observations are retained as separately scoped reviews.
Critics Ratings 93
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2015 Technical Specifications
pH 3.7
Region Les Cazetiers
Tasting Notes Bright medium red; slightly reduced but complex aromas of red berries, flowers and spices; saline minerality, chocolate, mocha and energetic structure.
Critics Ratings 91.5
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Producer Information
Website
Address
5 rue du Vieux College, 21160 Marsannay-la-Cote, France
Phone
+33 3 80 52 28 95
Email
Owner
Bruno Clair
Cellarmaster
Edouard Clair and Arthur Clair