The picturesque village of Marsannay la Côte lies just a short drive north of Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, which is situation south of Dijon. This area boasts myriad soil types, enabling the production of world-class white, red and rose. Marsannay is actually the only Côte d' Or appellation allowed the privilege of making rosé and the village’s wines tend to be some of the best values in the ever-soaring Burgundy appelation, which has been crafting wines that are financially inaccessible to many consumers over the past decade.

Charles Audoin took the reins of his father’s 5-acre vineyard then transformed the family Domaine into a 35-acre vineyard, comprised of some of the most prized vineyards in the appellation. The torch was then passed into the capable hands of his son, Cyril Audoin. After oenology school and years of hands-on experience in various vineyards around the world, this fifth-generation steward returned to the family in 2000, armed with experience and passion. Today, Domaine Charles Audoin produces fourteen different, world-class wines from some of the most treasured sites in the village.

Their internationally respected rose is crafted in a mineral-driven style with ample tension and acidity. Salmon-colored in the glass, this wine is bone-dry and displays just ripened, red fruit notes of fresh pomegranate, cranberry, slight orange pith and lemon character through the finish. The palate is medium-bodied, coupled with fantastic texture, and is driven by precise minerality comprised of limestone and clay.

As spring evolves into summer, this wine will be a delightful accompaniment to most seasonal first courses you could throw in its direction, but it will pair just as magically with sunshine alone. Although this rosé is starting to drink beautifully and can reach its peak within the next year, but you can age it a few years without worry.