Marsannay missed out when the first Villages appellations were handed out in 1930
Deep and dark fruit aromatics that never-the-less cannot but help display a late summer’s playfulness
Cherry and cola aromas mingle with hints of chocolate and spicy florals
all are good vintages (no tired plonk here) and all are valued at more than the individual average – in most cases
VINEYARD : 4 hectares (10 acres)
Almaviva 2020 Size::1 Bottle Marsannay missed out when theFresh and deep nose, full of blueberries, minty cassis, mussels, cigars, dark spice and roasted sesame oak, which will need a year or two to fully integrate. A medium to full bodied Almaviva with supple, silky tannins and a wealth of black and blue fruit that provides a lot of charm now. Voluptuous and flattering on the palate, hallmarked by its tension and taut texture. Very long. This is the 25th anniversary bottling. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 24%