Domaine Olivier Guyot Marsannay La Montagne – Marsannay – White – 2023:

 

Domaine Olivier Guyot Marsannay "La Montagne" 2023 White: Côte de Nuits’ Golden Gateway Chardonnay

The Marsannay "La Montagne" 2023 from Domaine Olivier Guyot is a brilliant showcase of high-altitude Chardonnay from Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Sourced from the esteemed "La Montagne" vineyard-a site frequently cited for future Premier Cru status-this wine offers a refined marriage of richness, finesse, and the hallmark minerality of its limestone terroir.

Sommelier’s Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Luminous pale gold.
• Aroma: Complex and inviting, presenting layers of bright citrus fruit (lemon curd, grapefruit), white blossom, and a subtle, savoury note of flint and toasted nut.
• Taste: Generous and well-rounded on the palate, exhibiting a beautiful tension between concentrated fruit and steely minerality. The wine is long, persistent, and impeccably balanced, making it a sophisticated alternative to pricier Côte de Beaune whites.

Serving Suggestions

This wine demands a classic pairing. Serve lightly chilled at 12-13°C.

• Food Match: A magnificent partner for rich, creamy Fish Pie, a sophisticated Cheese Soufflé, or any white fish prepared *meunière*.
• Drinking Window: While drinking well upon release, its structural integrity allows for comfortable cellaring until 2028 and beyond.

Marsannay 2023
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