Georges Lignier et Fils Marsannay Rouge 2022 modified_title_tag Yuzu and sansho peppercorn brighten

Yuzu and sansho peppercorn brighten things up

20% Chardonnay from Montagne de Reims (Ludes and Villedommange) and Vitry (Vavray le Grand)

offering aromas of white flowers

The vines sit on a terrace roughly 1

a whole lot of southern Rhone character for the money

Georges Lignier et Fils Marsannay Rouge 2022 modified_title_tag Yuzu and sansho peppercorn brightenMarsannay sits north of Burgundy's most celebrated villages, yet produces Pinot Noir of genuine pedigree when the vineyard selection is thoughtful. This parcel faces east across a valley that deposits smooth stones into clay limestone soilsperfect for cool climate vitality. Raised 18 months in used barrels, the wine shows prominent black pepper and granite minerality alongside tart red fruits, with the kind of high toned acidity that demands food. A