Philippe Collotte: Burgundy (Marsannay)

Marsannay is a relatively new Burgundy appellation (created in 1987) but an ancient and well respected source of fine wine. It is situated on the southern outskirts of Dijon at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits. The producers of Marsannay have worked hard to establish its reputation after years of quasi-abandonment. The results of the last 10 to 15 years have been quite remarkable. There is now great value to be had in the wines of Marsannay.

While many of the Marsannay vineyards are relatively recently planted, Philippe Collotte has taken over the family holdings of fully mature vineyards ideally situated just above the village. He has also recently purchased some mature vineyards of about 40 years age in both Gevrey Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny. This a source of very attractively priced red Burgundy from a young producer who is making great strides in recent years in the quality of wines produced.

“Young Philippe Collotte is one of the several new stars of Marsannay”. Robert Parker The Wine Advocate June ‘07.

White 100% Chardonnay

2010   Marsannay Blanc 
Shows excellent ripeness and generosity with complex barrel ferment characters and wonderful finesse and detail on the palate. Brilliant.

Rose 100% Pinot Noir

2011   Marsannay Rosé     ’10 note below
“Light, bright pink.  Strawberry and nectarine on the nose, along with spice and floral nuances and a touch of anise.  Juicy and nicely concentrated, offering pliant red berry flavors and slow-mounting spiciness.  Finishes with good length and a kick of candied rose.” Steve Tanzers International Wine Cellar June 2011

Red Wines 100% Pinot Noir

2007 Marsannay ‘Clos de Jeu’ (750ml)
“From 40 year old vines in an outstanding (and, I predict, some day well-known) site, Collotte’s 2007 Marsannay Le Clos de Jeu brims with bright red currant and sour cherry that put me in mind of 2008, and its fine-grained texture and saliva-inducing acidity come without any tart or hard strings attached.” 88pts Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate #189 June 2010

2008 Marsannay ‘Champsalomon’
From an ideally situated vineyard of 40+ year old vines located just above the village. Bottled without filtration.

2010 Bourgogne Rouge

2010 Marsannay ‘vieilles vignes’
“The 2009 Marsannay Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a tasty, accessible wine with a core of plummy red fruit, spices and flowers, not to mention a winsome personality. Clean mineral notes frame the elegant, refined finish.”  88+pts Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate #194 May 2011

2008 Gevrey Chambertin
From 40 year old vines right next to 1er cru vineyards. 30% new oak used though this is the palest in colour with lovely fine perfume real finesse in the finely detailed tannins. Very attractive style.

2007 Chambolle Musigny ‘Vieilles Vignes’ From 42 year old vines just beneath 1er cru vineyards.
“Smoked meat, salt spray, and fading lilies and iris lend an unusual aromatic aura to Collotte’s 2007 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes, with fresh red berries subtly tinged with vanilla and caramel from toasted oak managing to complement rather than disturb the flow of fruit into a long, saliva-inducing finish. This displays a dynamic interplay of mineral, floral, animal, and fruit elements, an immediacy, as well as a sheer energy that redeems the promise many 2007s had early on in barrel.” 89pts R.Parker The Wine Advocate #189 June 2010