Frederic Magnien Marsannay Saint-Jacques, Cote de Nuits, France 2019 Beaune Robertson told me he thinks

Robertson told me he thinks it's the combination of altitude

A 100% varietal wine

The grapes for this cuvée - 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir - come from vines that are on average around 30 years old

moderate ripeness and some volume and Mediterranean character

Frederic Magnien Marsannay Saint-Jacques, Cote de Nuits, France 2019 Beaune Robertson told me he thinksA restrained nose remains cool and pure with its super fresh and earthy aromas of purple fruit, red currant and newly turned earth. There is plenty of sap present on the vibrant and well detailed medium bodied flavors that terminate in a nicely complex and energetic if mildly warm and youthfully austere finish. 90 Pts Burghound