The Domaine Marc Roy of Côte de Nuits of Burgundy

Domaine Marc Roy
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 149 of the estates of Burgundy.
It is located in Côte de Nuits in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine Marc Roy is one of the best wineries to follow in Côte de Nuits.. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Côte de Nuits to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Marc Roy Estate is one of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy, located in Côte de Nuits, France. This estate is set in fertile volcanic surroundings and offers an exceptional selection of red and white wines. Since its establishment in 1985 by the current owner, Marc Roy, the Estate has seen rapid growth and has become globally acclaimed for producing wines of exceptional quality. Positioned in rich volcanic terroirs, the vineyard boasts many winemaking sites dispersed across plots and within the most prestigious climates of the region. The estate produces a multitude of superior quality wines. They are distinguished by their depth and aromatic complexity. The red wines produced by the Estate primarily come from Pinot Noir, as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for their white wines. Their wines are characterized by a great structure and excellent tannic structure. At Marc Roy Estate, cellar work is carried out with the utmost care and respect for local traditions. The winemakers and proprietors deeply understand the different microclimates and landscapes conducive to producing the most unique and renowned wines. The estate also stands out for its work with Burgundian "Grand Cru" varietals, offering an eclectic range of top-tier wines. Furthermore, the Marc Roy Estate offers customers the opportunity to visit the vineyard and engage in an immersive experience. Guests can taste the wines and learn about the unique knowledge and experience of the winemakers who are an integral part of the local culture. In addition, the estate is powered by a sustainable production system that abides by the principles of producing a product free of chemicals. The Marc Roy Estate is an internationally recognized home for the creation of superior quality wines. Each wine is produced with appropriate respect and care, offering a complex and rich blend of aromas and flavors that provide a unique and incomparable experience.

Top Domaine Marc Roy wines

Looking for the best Domaine Marc Roy wines in Côte de Nuits among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Marc Roy wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Marc Roy wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Marc Roy

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Marc Roy

How Domaine Marc Roy wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, bites of cheese or rabbit with mustard in a casserole.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Marc Roy

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Marc Roy. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Marc Roy. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Marc Roy

  • 2017With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.28/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Marc Roy.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Côte de Nuits

The Côte de Nuits is the northern half of the Côte d'Or wine region in Burgundy (the Southern half being the Côte de Beaune). It specializes in red wines made from Pinot noir grapes, the most famous and expensive of which come from the grand crus of Vosne-Romanée and Chambolle-Musigny. About 95% of all wines produced in the Côte de Nuits are made from a single grape variety: Pinot Noir. The district is widely regarded as the spiritual home of Pinot Noir, a reputation strongly reinforced by such high quality wines as the Grand Cru Romanée-Conti.

The remaining 5% of Côte de Nuits wines are white, made from Burgundy's other star grape, Chardonnay. The district is not known for its white wines - the Côte de Beaune is the white wine mecca of Burgundy - but the few wines that are produced there are generally of very high quality. The finest are produced under the Vougeot Premier Cru appellation, but a small number come from the Musigny Grand Cru Vineyard. While the Côte de Beaune, to the south, is larger and more prolific, the Côte de Nuits favours quality over quantity.

It is home to some of the world's finest red wine vineyards and includes 24 of Burgundy's 33 Grand Crus. The main town is Nuits-Saint-Georges, known as Nuits until it adopted the name of its most favoured vineyard, Les Saint-Georges, in the late 19th century. Although located at the southern end of the coast, Nuits-Saint-Georges is less than 16 km from the northernmost vineyard of the Côte de Nuits, at Marsannay, which demonstrates the small Size of the area in question. Tracing the limestone spine of the Côte d'Or escarpment, the Côte de Nuits is Long and thin, measuring only 24 km from end to end and 3.

The top white wines of Domaine Marc Roy

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Marc Roy

How Domaine Marc Roy wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with avocado, baked bar or scupion (small cuttlefish) in hot sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Marc Roy

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Marc Roy. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or peach. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Marc Roy. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Marc Roy

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Marc Roy.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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