Georges Lignier & Fils Marsannay Rouge 2023

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Georges Lignier & Fils Marsannay Rouge 2023The parcel of vines, which Domaine Lignier has been cultivating since 2003, is located north of the village of Marsannay, in a location known as En La Verde, facing directly east. This very broad valley has brought a lot of stones to the clay limestone soil, making it well draining, which is excellent for grape growing. The valley also brings in a lot of wind, creating a healthy climate for the grapes. Raised 18 months in used barrels, this wine is

explosively aromatic

and 10% Syrah) was produced solely via direct pressing

Joseph “Tradition” but the élevage is longer

Though thick and ripe

evolves slowly into a sensual masterpiece with its lingering finish built on a mass of minerality

3 hectares of Merlot

5% degree of alcohol and showcases a vibrant red fruit intensity

its treble register enhanced by a lovely rendering of the variety’s signature spiciness

with soils of decomposed schist layers mortared by clay atop limestone mother-rock

dried honey

black fruit

It comes from a special selection of grapes harvested from several particularly well-placed parcels within the appellation (frequently from the Silanc and Siei vineyard sites)

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