By Maison Stephane Brocard
Closerie des Alisiers Marsannay Vieilles Vignes

Grapes
100% Pinot Noir

Terroir
The vines extend from north to south along the best parts of the hill-slope and the ground at its foot at heights of 255 to 390 meters above sea level. Exposures range from due east to south. The soils, derived from mid-Jurassic strata, are very diverse in their composition.

Vinification
The vines are 35 years old and farmed following organic agriculture. The wine was aged 15 months in oak with 20% new oak.

Tasting Notes
Color: Intense ruby with violet highlights; brilliant and limpid
Nose: Red and black fruit (Morello cherry, strawberry, black currant) with licorice notes
Palate: Powerful and generous, round and fruity, with a long and meaty finish

Food and Wine Pairings
Grilled duck breast, coq au vin, honey-glazed pork roast, Munster and Epoisses cheeses

Serving Temperature
15 to 17 degrees C

Keep
Five to ten years
[Information provided by J.H.N.]

Maison Stephane Brocard 2019 Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes (Marsannay)
Rating: 92
Designation: Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes
Variety: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Marsannay, Burgundy, France
Winery: Maison Stephane Brocard
Alcohol: 13.50%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Date Published: 3/1/2022
Reviewed by: Anna Lee C. Iijima
[...] this full-bodied Pinot balances ripe, satiny flavors of raspberry preserve and spiced-plum compote against lifting streaks of acidity and minerality. Full bodied and supple, it's etched by savory hints of game and dried mushroom. This immediately enjoyable wine with soft, supple tannins and a welcoming fruit profile should hold through 2026.

Stephane Brocard, Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes, Marsannay, Burgundy, France, 2019
Producer: Stephane Brocard
Wine Name: Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes
Vintage: 2019
Sub-region: Marsannay
Region: Burgundy
Country: France
Award: Bronze
Score: 88
Colour: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Bottle size: 75cl
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol level: 13.50%
Grape composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: Dark cherry, spice and leafy notes. Juicy and simple palate with a sweet attack and fresh finish.

Stephane Brocard, ​Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes 2019 Marsannay
Producer: Stephane Brocard
Cuvee: Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes
Appellation: Marsannay
Region: Burgundy
Country: France
Colour: Red
Score: 16.5/20
When to drink: 2021 - 2026
Published on: 6 Mar 2021
Date tasted: 4 Mar 2021
Reviewer: Tamlyn Currin
A burst of cherry juice. Pure and ripe and vibrant. Laced with fennel seed and cumin seed and bay-leaf green spices and tracing-paper-fine, so fine you could miss them in a heartbeat, rosehip florals. But there is nothing fine about the cherry fruit which is hearty, straight up, generous and plucky. (TC)