Marsannay, practically a suburb of Dijon and the northern-most village appellation of the Côte de Nuits, lacks cachet. Its lack of prestige may be secondary to its relative youth since it gained a village appellation only in 1987, roughly 50 years after every other village (or maybe because it is the sole village in the Côte de Nuits that lacks Premier Cru vineyards). Whatever the reason, prices, with rare exceptions, remain reasonable. However, official designation of Premier Cru vineyards, decades in the making, will likely come to pass within a couple of years, so expect prices to go up, which makes this wine all the more enticing. Domaine Geantet-Pansiot, a top producer based in Gevrey Chambertin, manages to squeeze every drop of quality out of their Marsannay. A generous wine, befitting the vintage, it is not overdone. Plenty of grip and structure balance its density. Uplifting freshness completes the package. Juicy and succulent, it would be a good choice this summer with burgers or a grilled skirt steak.
92 Michael Apstein – April 15, 2026