The Marsannay Charme Aux Prêtres 2022 has a light scent of limestone/talc on the nose, which blends nicely with bright red fruits. There is a beautiful energy in this wine. The palate is well-balanced with juicy red fruit and a little more compact than the Champs-Perdrix, but it should "spread its wings" once bottled and in two or three years." (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Fairly deep, intense ruby color
Nose
A complex blend exploring the aromatic palette of ripe black fruits, with a few spicy notes.
Mouth
The fruit is expressive and the wine reveals a beautiful density.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with white meat such as rack, nut, or veal loin, roasted poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Philippe Huguenot is a pragmatist. Certified organic since 2013, he initiated this process to enable his vines to regain the hardiness he felt they had lost. Mechanical harvesting has also been abandoned. This estate is moving forward and its wines are becoming increasingly elegant with a pleasant fruitiness that appeals from a young age. The improvement in quality has been spectacular over the last few vintages. A man of rare kindness with wines that reflect his personality, he enjoys welcoming customers to his cellar at a time when many others have closed their doors due to commercial success. The quality here is particularly consistent and constant.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Since 1790, ten generations have succeeded one another on this 21-hectare estate, renowned for its Marsannay, Gevrey, and Fixin wines. Philippe Huguenot took over from his father Jean-Louis in 1996 and began converting the vineyard to organic farming (certified in 2013).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
More fragrant, Charmes aux Prêtres offers a very powdery texture and a citrus note, which is backed by a fairly tight woodiness on the finish.
About the estate:
Heir to ten generations of winemakers based in Marsannay, Jean-Louis Huguenot, who passed away in 2019, produced technically flawless wines for many years. More discreet, his son Philippe and his wife Valérie have succeeded in giving the wines more personality, without compromising their fundamental qualities. The entire range comprises precise, solid wines, which have regained organic certification since 2019, but overly pronounced aging diminishes the nuances of the terroir's expression with dry finishes. We hope that Philippe Huguenot, now fully in charge, will develop this style further. Major renovation work on the winery and buildings is currently underway.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 89-91/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The Marsannay Charme Aux Prêtres 2022 has a light scent of limestone/talc on the nose, which pairs nicely with bright red fruit. There is a beautiful energy in this wine. The palate is well-balanced with juicy red fruit and a little more compact than the Champs-Perdrix, but it should "spread its wings" once bottled and in two or three years.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on 10/30/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. PATRICE B. Published on 07/25/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL R. Published on 12/27/2024
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