Labouré-Roi Marsannay Rouge

Labouré-Roi Marsannay Rouge

Wine Description

Marsannay is the most northerly village on the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, just after Dijon. Marsannay is the only local appellation to produce wines in all 3 colours: red, white and rosé. Recognised as the gateway to the Côte de Nuits, the appellation area covers the communes of Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte and Couchey.

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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Marsannay
Soil composition
soils dating from the Middle Jurassic period: bedded sandstone, Entroques limestone, Oestra acuminata marl, the old Ouche river bed or alluvial pebbles
Elevation:
836 - 1279 feet
Exposure:
East and South
Harvest time:
beginning of September
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20 days
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
stainless steel vats
Maceration technique:
two pump-overs and two punch-downs per day
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
not animal based
Type of aging container:
oak barrels
Size of aging container:
228 l
Total SO2
29
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
3.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2
29
Residual sugar:
<1 g/L
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Wine Production

The hand-picked harvest is sorted on arrival at the winery before being completely destemmed and then cold-macerated (temperature maintained between 8 and 10°C) for 4 to 6 days. This is followed by 12 days fermentation in stainless steel vats, with two pump-overs and two punch-downs per day.

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About the Vineyard

Considered the "Golden Gate of the Côte de Nuits", the Marsannay AOC covers the communes of Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte and Couchey.  From north to south of the Marsannay appellation, the vines grow on the best parts of the hillside and foothills (between 255 and 390 metres altitude), with exposures ranging from due east to due south.

There is a wide variety of soils dating from the Middle Jurassic period: bedded sandstone, Entroques limestone, Oestra acuminata marl, the old Ouche river bed or alluvial pebbles...