"The 2022 Marsannay Charme Aux Prêtres offers a subtle hint of limestone and talc on the nose, which pairs beautifully with vibrant red fruit. There is a lovely energy to this wine. The palate is well-balanced with juicy red fruit and is slightly 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
A fairly deep, intense ruby color
Nose
A complex wine that explores the aromatic profile of ripe dark fruits, with hints of spice
Palate
The fruit is expressive, and the wine has a lovely body
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with white meats such as rack of lamb, veal loin, or veal shoulder, as well as roasted poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Philippe Huguenot is a pragmatist. Certified organic since 2013, he adopted this approach to help his vines regain the hardiness he felt they had lost. Mechanical harvesting has also been phased out. This estate is moving forward, and its wines are becoming increasingly elegant, with a pleasant fruitiness that captivates even in their early years; the improvement in quality has been spectacular over the past few vintages. A man of rare kindness whose wines reflect his character, he enjoys welcoming guests to the cellar at a time when many others have closed their doors in the face of commercial success. The quality here is particularly consistent and reliable.
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 managed 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 the transition 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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
With a more pronounced aroma, Charmes aux Prêtres features a very powdery texture and a citrus note, which gives way to a fairly intense woody finish.
About the estate:
A descendant of some ten generations of winemakers based in Marsannay, Jean-Louis Huguenot, who passed away in 2019, produced technically flawless wines for many years. His son Philippe and his wife Valérie, who are more low-key, have succeeded in giving the wines more personality without compromising their fundamental qualities. The entire range features precise and robust wines, which have regained organic certification since 2019; however, overly assertive aging styles diminish the nuances of terroir expression, resulting in dry finishes. We hope that Philippe Huguenot, now fully in charge, will evolve this style. Major renovation work on the winery and buildings is currently underway.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 89-91/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The 2022 Marsannay Charme Aux Prêtres offers a subtle aroma of limestone and talc on the nose, which blends beautifully with vibrant red fruit notes. There is a lovely vibrancy to this wine. On the palate, it is well-balanced with juicy red fruit and is slightly more compact than the Champs-Perdrix, but it should really come into its own once bottled, in two or three years’ time.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Posted on 10/30/2025
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Review by Mr. PATRICE B. Posted on July 25, 2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL R. Posted on 12/27/2024
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