Labouré-Roi

Marsannay Rouge

Labouré-Roi

Marsannay Rouge

Marsannay is the most northerly village on the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, just after Dijon. Marsannay is the only local appellation to produce wines in all 3 colours: red, white and rosé. Recognised as the gateway to the Côte de Nuits, the appellation area covers the communes of Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte and Couchey.

Wine Production

The hand-picked harvest is sorted on arrival at the winery before being completely destemmed and then cold-macerated (temperature maintained between 8 and 10°C) for 4 to 6 days. This is followed by 12 days fermentation in stainless steel vats, with two pump-overs and two punch-downs per day.

Tasting Notes

Intense nose, with aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry and blueberry, almost jammy. In the mouth the wine is rich, concentrated, greedy, fruity, round and generous.

Food Pairing

It is the ideal partner for red meats: a fine piece of beef, entrecote steak with shallots, ostrich steak, small marinated game, as well as river and freshwater fish such as pike, carp or perch, grilled vegetables, chop suey or strong cow's milk cheeses such as Époisses or Munster.

Marsannay is the most northerly village on the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, just after Dijon. Marsannay is the only local appellation to produce wines in all 3 colours: red, white and rosé. Recognised as the gateway to the Côte de Nuits, the appellation area covers the communes of Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte and Couchey.

Wine Production

The hand-picked harvest is sorted on arrival at the winery before being completely destemmed and then cold-macerated (temperature maintained between 8 and 10°C) for 4 to 6 days. This is followed by 12 days fermentation in stainless steel vats, with two pump-overs and two punch-downs per day.

Tasting Notes

Intense nose, with aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry and blueberry, almost jammy. In the mouth the wine is rich, concentrated, greedy, fruity, round and generous.

Food Pairing

It is the ideal partner for red meats: a fine piece of beef, entrecote steak with shallots, ostrich steak, small marinated game, as well as river and freshwater fish such as pike, carp or perch, grilled vegetables, chop suey or strong cow's milk cheeses such as Époisses or Munster.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Marsannay
Soil composition:
soils dating from the Middle Jurassic period: bedded sandstone, Entroques limestone, Oestra acuminata marl, the old Ouche river bed or alluvial pebbles
Elevation:
836 - 1279 feet
Exposure:
East and South
Harvest time:
beginning of September

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
20 days
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
stainless steel vats
Maceration technique:
two pump-overs and two punch-downs per day
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
not animal based
Type of aging container:
oak barrels
Size of aging container:
228 l
Total SO2:
29

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
3.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2:
29
Residual sugar:
<1 g/L

About the Vineyard

Considered the "Golden Gate of the Côte de Nuits", the Marsannay AOC covers the communes of Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte and Couchey.  From north to south of the Marsannay appellation, the vines grow on the best parts of the hillside and foothills (between 255 and 390 metres altitude), with exposures ranging from due east to due south.

There is a wide variety of soils dating from the Middle Jurassic period: bedded sandstone, Entroques limestone, Oestra acuminata marl, the old Ouche river bed or alluvial pebbles...