Domaine Charles Audoin 'Clos du Roy' Marsannay 2022

Clos du Roy is located in Chenôve, the northernmost lieu-dit in the Marsannay appellation. The vineyard sits at 270 meters in elevation. The slope is moderate and faces slightly southeast. Gravel over limestone and sandy marl. Hand-harvested. Light extraction to focus on the fruit and terroir. Elèvage in barrel. 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.