Frederic Magnien Marsannay Saint-Jacques, Cote de Nuits, France 2020 Tannat and a fresh

and a fresh

it’s light-bodied and delicate with finely grained tannins and juicy freshness

but dense and structured—certainly a more masculine Pontet-Canet built for long-term ageing

Classic Pomerol character of black olives

I would hope that more flesh can come through towards the spicy finish that cuts away a little swiftly

Frederic Magnien Marsannay Saint-Jacques, Cote de Nuits, France 2020 Tannat and a freshFrederic Magnien's Marsannay Saint Jacques 2020 hails from the northern Cote de Nuits in Burgundy, France. Pinot Noir at its most charming, it offers red cherry, raspberry, rose and a whisper of forest floor over silky tannins and fresh acidity. Pair with roast duck, mushroom risotto or soft washed rind cheeses.