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Marsannay ‘En Leautier’
Flavours
Pinot Noir
Cherry
Rose
Strawberry
Violet
Black Pepper
Tea
CherryRoseStrawberryVioletBlack PepperTea- Rare single-vineyard Marsannay with tiny 1,866-bottle production
- Roses, violets, strawberry and cherry, with black pepper and tea
- Silky, structured Pinot Noir with depth from old vines and gentle oak
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About this Wine
One of the prettiest wines we tasted from Messager-Germain. Roses and violets leap from the glass, followed by pure strawberry and cherry fruit. Half of this tiny vineyard is planted to vines dating back to 1977, producing small berries of remarkable concentration. Yet there is nothing heavy here: this is graceful, perfumed Pinot, with black pepper, gentle spice and an intriguing touch of tea running through the finish.
Just 1,866 bottles were produced.
Flavour Profile
Perfumed and silky, with rose, violet, strawberry and cherry, plus black pepper, tea and a fresh, lifted finish.
Power
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified ReviewerServing tips
Open now for its perfume, or let it gather a little more depth in bottle.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Roses, violets and old-vine Pinot from 1977 vines, with strawberry, cherry and black pepper. Just
This is beautifully, almost extravagantly perfumed. Roses and violets come first, then fresh strawberry and red cherry, with the concentration of the old vines giving the fruit real depth without sacrificing an ounce of elegance. Black pepper and spice gradually emerge underneath, joined by a fascinating tea-like note that gives the finish another layer. Silky, fragrant and incredibly pretty Burgundy.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
En Leautier sits at the southern end of Marsannay, right on the border with Fixin. Messager-Germain farms just 0.38 hectares here.
The vineyard is split into two distinct sections. Around half is planted to vines dating from 1977, on deeper, richer soils. These older vines produce smaller, intensely concentrated berries and provide much of the wine's depth and richness. The other section sits on poorer, stonier ground with younger vines, bringing a finer, more delicate character.
That contrast is what makes En Leautier so compelling: concentration without weight, and perfume without fragility.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir, harvested by hand on 22 September 2024. The grapes were completely destemmed before a three-day pre-fermentation at 8°C. Extraction was deliberately gentle, with just three light punch-downs and mostly gentle pumping over with low oxygen exposure.
The wine was matured for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% new, before racking directly from the bottom of the barrel. Bottled without filtration.
Just 1,866 bottles were produced.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Famille Messager-Germain |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Marsannay |
| Climat | En Leautier |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Famille Messager-Germain is Burgundy’s next big thing: bold, bright, and born to shake things up.
Adèle and Simon trained in Beaune, cut their teeth with icons like Groffier and Drouhin, and came home to Fixin to revive old family vines.
Now they’re bottling tiny, thrilling cuvées that fuse deep roots with fearless ambition.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
2,000
Years of winemaking
84
Appellations
33
Grand Cru AOCs
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
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FAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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