Marsannay Blanc by Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils

Structure

Bodyfull

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral

Palate: lemon, green apple, chalk, saline

A fresh, energetic white from the northern Cote de Nuits, with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.

What it pairs with

Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.
Cervelle de canut Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.

How to serve Marsannay Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Cervelle de canut, Salade lyonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Trapet bottles a small quantity of biodynamic Marsannay Blanc from the northern Cote de Nuits.

2002: Marsannay Blanc added to the range

Facts

Producer: Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: Village (Marsannay, AOC)
Oak: Around 12 months in French oak, mostly used
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 35 to 60 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2002

Frequently asked about Marsannay Blanc

What does Marsannay Blanc taste like?

On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A fresh, energetic white from the northern Cote de Nuits, with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.

When should I drink Marsannay Blanc?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Marsannay Blanc?

Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Salade lyonnaise. The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

What grapes are in Marsannay Blanc?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Marsannay, AOC).

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