Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé 2023

Winemaking

Domaine Charles Audoin is a small family estate in Marsannay, one of Burgundy's most respected rosé producers. The domaine approaches winemaking with a commitment to expressing the terroir of the northern Côte d'Or, crafting dry rosés that showcase precision and balance rather than weight or residual sweetness.

Tasting Notes

This 2023 rosé opens with delicate aromatics—strawberry and white peach mingling with citrus zest and a whisper of minerality that speaks to the vineyard's chalk-rich soils. On the palate, it's crisp and lively, with bright red fruit flavors and the kind of fine, gripping acidity that makes you want another sip. The dry finish lingers with pleasant salinity and stone fruit notes, building a sense of texture and weight uncommon in lighter rosés.

Producer

Domaine Charles Audoin works within the small but prestigious Marsannay appellation, where Pinot Noir rosés have earned a reputation for depth and aging potential far beyond typical summer pinks. The estate focuses on traditional Burgundian methods, with careful vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar to let the wine's natural character emerge.

Terroir

Marsannay sits at the northern tip of the Côte d'Or, just south of Dijon, where limestone and chalk-marl soils create conditions ideal for aromatic, mineral-driven wines. The cooler microclimate here—typical of northern Burgundy—preserves acidity and delicate fruit flavors while encouraging the sort of complexity that distinguishes these rosés from their warmer-climate cousins.

Food Pairings

Serve this alongside seared scallops with brown butter and lemon, where its salinity and stone fruit will echo the sweetness of the shellfish. It's equally at home with a simple charcuterie board of prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, or try it with a warm goat cheese salad dressed with hazelnut oil and Dijon vinaigrette.