Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy Vintage:2021 The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Red

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace comes from seven acres of the 20-acre vineyard (whereas the Gravelly Meadow emerges from five acres)

and his vines occupy all of the top section)

potpourri and olive are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish

(91-94)/2027+

Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy Vintage:2021 The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon RedNotes of herbal tea, crushed anise, red currant and a plethora of floral elements gives way to impressively dense, powerful and muscular flavors that flash good minerality on the balanced but, somewhat surprisingly, short finish. This may well harmonize as there is no obvious reason why the length should be any different. Odd.