Marsannay 2012, Domaine Trapet Père & Fils

A couple of years ago we had a wonderful tasting with Mme Trapet at the domaine. What a character she is. And Marsannay has a special place in my heart as I fondly remember a Bacchanalian Tournante de St Vincent in 1993. The 2015 tournante will be the 900th anniversary! Beguiling nose of vanilla, blueberry, cassis and lilac. Floral and fresh. Wonderful berry fruit, raspberry, ripe cassis and cherry. Lively and wildly expressive pinot. There is a hint of stalk on the nose reflecting the northerly location of the appellation. A soupçon of green bell pepper flavour and oak. This Marsannay squeezes everything out of the pinot grapes available in 2012. It is slightly undone by the vintage -- Marsannay only really sings in warm years. Scores 25/30 for a Marsannay. Check the tasting note for the 2004 vintage.