Michel Noellat Marsannay Es Chezots 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Marsannay Es Chezots
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Marsannay, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
commercial listings (Vivino average ~4. 2/5); merchant listings for Michel Noëllat 'Es Chezots'

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with subtle prune and underbrush notes; light spice and vanilla from oak. Juicy, silky tannins, medium body and a savory, moderately long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, entrecôte, duck confit, charcuterie, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, grilled yakitori, Korean BBQ, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Manual harvest, 100% destemmed; cold pre-fermentation (3–5 days); stainless-steel fermentation (18–20 days); aged ~12 months in oak (≈30% new). Bottled by the domaine.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat & Fils is a family estate based in Vosne-Romanée (~27 ha across the Côte de Nuits), run by the Noëllat family (multi-generation), producing village and premier-cru Burgundies including Marsannay parcels.