Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

40% whole cluster. 55-year-old vines. Spice and florals on the nose. So complex, concentrated, pure and sappy. Deep, structured, and straight, with terrific inner-mouth aromas and beautiful mouthfeel. Big structure but also real purity. — 11 days ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Refreshing fruit and acidity — 4 months ago

Jason MacLean

9.1

Still very beautiful, in its advanced prime. Next time I have this I’ll target 10-15 years age. — 4 months ago

Paul Masson

9.0

So pure and easy to drink, maybe lacking for complexity but a compelling value for $48 — 6 months ago

Nancy Schnur

9.2

Drank with steak Diane and Dutch veal at the Gaslamp Kailua — 10 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.0

Look at my last notes - seemed like it was saigneed — 10 months ago

Edgar Martin

9.2

A fruit bomb, silky and textured on the palate, drinking amazing — 3 years ago

romo

9.2

Great grandmother vibes, old vines and cherry pines to the nines. - at Gail & Ralph’s — 15 hours ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Bart always over delivers — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Matthew Cohen

9.2

N: plush. Some graphite

P: early season cherry. Grippy. Long. Delicious.

Grapevine $33 — 5 months ago

Billy L.

9.4

Paris 🇫🇷 Vino Sapiens Wine Shop private tasting for Brother-In-Laws 65th 🎂Trip.
This was excellent, singing right away Cheers👍🏻👏🏻🍇🍷 — 9 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Domaine Derey Frères – Marsannay “Les Vignes Marie” 2021 🇫🇷
Marsannay AOC, Côte de Nuits – Burgundy, France

Overview
100% Pinot Noir from Marsannay, the only Côte de Nuits village allowed to produce wines in all three colors (red, white, and rosé). “Les Vignes Marie” is a standout parcel that shows the classic finesse of Burgundy Pinot while keeping Marsannay’s hallmark freshness and approachability.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry lead the nose, with hints of rose petal, subtle spice, and earthy forest floor. A touch of mineral undertone brings lift and precision.

Mouthfeel
Elegant and medium-bodied with silky tannins, lively acidity, and a refined structure. Balanced and supple, finishing with freshness that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Winemaking Notes
The Derey family has been established in Marsannay since the mid-17th century, and their work focuses on organic farming and gentle cellar practices. The 2021 vintage, cooler and classic in style, emphasizes delicacy over power.

Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or a charcuterie board. Its finesse makes it versatile across light meats and earthy vegetarian dishes.

Verdict
A graceful Burgundy Pinot that captures Marsannay’s balance between Côte de Nuits structure and charming approachability. For me, this sits as one of my most favorite wines in the Côte de Nuits — at a very affordable price point, it punches well above its weight and shows how Burgundy can still deliver tremendous value.

📚 Educational Sidebar – Why Marsannay Matters
Marsannay, at the northern gateway of the Côte de Nuits, is often overshadowed by its neighbors like Gevrey-Chambertin. But its wines deliver exceptional value, showing Pinot Noir with purity, finesse, and terroir character — a smart entry point into Burgundy without the Grand Cru price tag. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

My continuing quest to taste as many 22 Burgundies as possible…

The nose is a little dull, but shows beautiful, floral & slightly candied red fruits. Dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate syrup, raspberries and blueberry hues. Understated, dark, rich earth, very soft baking spices and dark, red, florals framed in violet potpourri.

The palate entry is wonderful. Ripe, juicy; dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate reduction, raspberries and blueberry hues. Understated, dark, rich earth, baking spices-cinnamon stick, clove, light nutmeg vanillin, sandalwood to light cedar shavings, caramel, touch of toffee, dry tree bark w/ a touch of moss covered in sap, red & mid berry licorice/cola, dark, the red, florals framed in amazing violets are exquisite, perfect acidity with an elegant, balanced finish that lasts nearly two-minute.

92+ with a bit more time. It just lacks more depth for a higher score. But hard not to drink now. Good value here at $59.99.
— a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Established in the village of Marsannay in the 1960's by Bernard Coillot, father of owner Christophe Coillot. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of berry fruit and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of fig, mushroom and spice. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral character. Very Nice! — 3 months ago

Nancy Bernstein

9.0

Pierre's recommendation (sommelier at restaurant) and it's so lovely! — 4 months ago

JKT

9.1

At Cindy David’s NYE shabu dinner. Perfect nicely aged Burg with all that autumnal forest notes. — 4 months ago

Jonathan Warren

9.7

Loved this in a magnum. Tart cherry, earth, and red fruit galore. This is everything Pinot should be. Damn near perfection — 7 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Consistently excellent producer — 10 months ago

with Sarah

Peter Heyboer

9.0

This was a very enjoyable sipper. Strong berry on the nose but a light berry/watermelon taste on the palate that doesn't linger too long, so you dive in for another sip. Would absolutely buy this again. — 10 months ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Weird palate and sulfurous nose so far. Will try again tomorrow. K so much much better day 2. Big change and great. — a year ago