2020 Marsannay Clos du Roy
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Audoin's brilliant 2020 Marsannay Clos du Roy opens in the glass with aromas of blackberries, wild plums, musky spices and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered palate that's vibrant and concentrated, structured around powdery tannins, concluding with a long, mineral finish.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Cask sample. Solid and with a bit more tannin than the Longeroies but still with good pace and freshness. Damson fruit. GV (JR)
The 2020 Marsannay Clos du Roy has a little more depth and definition on the nose compared to the Les Longeroies, dark berry fruit mixed with sous-bois and a touch of truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with coarse tannins, slightly hard on the entry, some stem addition possible here, but it slightly obscures the freshness and precision on the finish.
About the producer
Cyril Audoin is one of a small cohort of producers forging Marsannay’s reputation for serious, fine Burgundy. He makes exciting, elegant wines that are starting to turn the critics’ heads, yet remain brilliant value.