Philippe Collotte Marsannay 'Les Grasses Tetes'

Created in 1987, the Marsannay Villages appellation is a relatively new one in Burgundy but an ancient and well respected source of fine wine. Located on the southern outskirts of Dijon at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits, Marsannay missed out when the first Villages appellations were handed out in 1930. But it wasn’t because the terroir was deemed inferior. It was simply that there was very little Chardonnay or Pinot Noir planted.

The Collottes have been grape growers in Marsannay for four generations, but it wasn’t until 1981 that a young, 16 year-old Philippe Collotte bottled the first wine under the name of Domaine Collotte. He subsequently purchased some mature vineyards of about 40 years of age in both Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, to further expand the domaine’s repertoire.

In 2013 Philippe was joined by his daughter Isabelle, who had just completed her viticulture and oenology studies at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune. Whilst Isabelle focusses particularly on the production of the domaine’s white wines, there is no doubt that her addition to the team has helped refine the quality of the wines across the board. Today Domaine Collotte farms 17ha of vines (16ha currently in production) in Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny.

This a source of accomplished, stylish and very attractively priced Burgundy.

Vintage: 2022 | Size: 750 mL
Varietal: Pinot Noir

Please note: Vintages may vary. Contact us to confirm a specific vintage.

Ideal alongside cured meats like salami and prosciutto, as well as poultry including chicken, duck, and turkey. It’s equally at home with sautéed or fried dishes, soft cheeses like brie and camembert, creamy sauces, and earthy mushrooms.

It also works beautifully with grilled or barbecued chicken, roasted pork or duck, and smoked foods. Onion, garlic, fresh herbs, toasted nuts and seeds, warming spices like cinnamon and clove, pasta, whole grains, and potatoes are excellent partners.