Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2024, Château de Marsannay

Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2024, Château de Marsannay is the smallest of the Grands Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, perched above the Clos de Bèze on a limestone slab that almost breaks the surface. A rare, taut cru that calls for patience.

Ruchottes-Chambertin lies at the top of the slope, north of the Clos de Bèze, on barely more than three hectares. The soil is thin, the limestone rock almost bare, and the vine works in a constrained environment. The result owes less to power than to precision: taut wines with a tight framework, whose minerality marks the finish at length. The altitude and the low water reserve shift ripening slightly, which preserves freshness even in sunny vintages.

Château de Marsannay opens the route des Grands Crus, at the northern gateway to the Côte de Nuits. It belongs to the same owner as Château de Meursault and farms 40 hectares under organic agriculture, 28 of them on the best terroirs of Marsannay. Its jewels lie elsewhere: four Grands Crus, Chambertin, Ruchottes-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot and Echezeaux, and Premiers Crus from Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée.

Key points

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Nuits
• Appellation: Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
• Estate: Château de Marsannay
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic farming
• Size: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Clear and precise ruby, more translucent than its neighbours on the hill
• Nose: Morello cherry, black currant, warm stone, pine needles, fine spices
• Palate: Taut and chiselled, compact tannins, mineral and saline finish that stretches out without weighing

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru at 15 to 16 °C. Its cellaring potential is ten to twenty years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Saddle of lamb with herbs, truffled Bresse chicken, grilled veal chop. A long aged Comté works better here than a soft cheese.

Going further

Read about the Côte de Nuits, the climats and the hierarchy of the Grands Crus and the difference between Grand Cru and Premier Cru. Find all the cuvées in our Château de Marsannay collection, and the rest of our Bourgogne selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our red wines.

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes Ruchottes-Chambertin from Chambertin?

The position on the slope. Ruchottes is higher, on a thinner and stonier soil. The wine gains in tension and minerality what it gives up in volume. It is also one of the smallest Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits.

Can this wine be drunk young?

You can, but it would be a shame. The early years show mainly the tannic framework. After eight to ten years in the cellar, the fruit and the minerality come together and the wine takes on its true dimension.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is packed with care and shipped with tracking.