2023 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Clos de Jeu

Founded in 1972 by Charles and Marie-Francoise Audoin, Domaine Charles Audoin has been central to Marsannay's evolution into one of the Cote de Nuits' most engaging appellations. From an initial three hectares, it has grown to fourteen across many of the village's key sites. Since taking over in 2000, Cyril Audoin has brought a quiet precision to both vineyard and cellar, guiding the estate to organic certification and overseeing the construction of a purpose-built winery. The result is a style that feels unmistakably of Marsannay: pure, composed, and full of energy.

Located near Couchey on the mid-slope around the 300m contour, Clos de Jeu tends to produce one of the more structured and powerful expressions of Marsannay.

Other Reviews....
So creamy and succulent, but also with terrific mineral energy, this leaps and bounds across the medium-bodied palate. Very precise and complex, all the fascinating details pulling you down into its deep well of blue-fruit beauty. Then the racy finish electrifies you. From organically grown grapes. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

A perfumed and exceptionally pretty nose features ripe aromas that include those of plum, black cherry and background spice hints. The medium dense middle weight flavors exude a discreet minerality on the firm, serious and built-to-age finale. This is lovely and very much built-to-age so at least some patience is necessary. Drink through 2033+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound