Domaine Charles Audoin "Cuvée Charlie" 2021 Marsannay Blanc
Domaine Charles Audoin "Cuvée Charlie" 2021 Marsannay Blanc
750ml bottle
13.5% abv
”Elegant and refined, with focus on clear fruit expression.“
GRAPE VARIETY - 100% Chardonnay
FARMING - Certified Organic, HVE
SOIL - Limestone and clay
VINEYARDS & VITICULTURE - From old vines (average 90 years) planted in Marsannay.
HARVEST & VINIFICATION - Grapes were 100% destemmed and cold macerated. Cyril takes extra care not to crush the grapes during pneumatic pressing in order to preserve the aroma and freshness. Made in 500 L barrels. The wine is then aged in 20% new oak barrels from the Vosges region for one year. No lees stirring. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Charles Audoin was instrumental in the exploration and development of Marsannay as an appellation worthy of recognition. Now in the hands of Charles' son, Cyril, this estate is preserving its traditions into the next generation.
The focus is on single-vineyard bottlings from Marsannay, showcasing the diversity of terroirs in this region. Farming is entirely organic with certification as of the 2018 vintage. The wines are elegant and refined, with the focus on clear fruit expression.
Domaine Charles Audoin was formed in 1972 by Charles and his oenologist wife Marie-Francoise, starting with three hectares in Marsannay. Their holding has now grown to around 14 hectares that captures some of the best parcels in Marsannay. Their son Cyril joined his father in 2000, and is now in charge of both vineyard and winemaking activities for the Domaine. Cyril is increasingly focused on vineyard health, to deliver wines with pure varietal expression and a sense of place. They are among the most serious wines from the area, and while juicy and approachable young, have the capacity to age gracefully for many years.
"Beautifully ripe and fragrant fruit here, with mangoes, white blossoms, star fruit and cashews. Some nougat. Full-bodied, creamy and with excellent weight that you might not expect for the appellation or vintage. Very textured with a mineral dryness. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." – Stuart Pigott jamessuckling.com
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