Domaine du Couvent Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy 2022

Marsannay is having a serious moment, and if there is one climat that single-handedly proves this village belongs in the same conversation as its famous southern neighbors in the Côte de Nuits, it is Clos du Roy.
Historically revered—its reputation dates back to the Dukes of Burgundy—Clos du Roy sits on a gentle slope of gravelly limestone and marl that catches early morning sun while benefiting from cool nightly drafts. It produces Pinot Noir with the structure, dark-fruited depth, and tension you’d sooner expect from Gevrey-Chambertin.

Under the thoughtful stewardship of Philippe Chéron, Domaine du Couvent (based in Gevrey-Chambertin) has quietly become one of the most exciting producers to watch in the region. Chéron’s approach in the cellar is all about clarity, low intervention, and letting the subsoil speak without over-extraction or heavy-handed oak.

In a vintage like 2022—which delivered gorgeous sun-drenched concentration balanced by surprisingly vibrant acidity—Clos du Roy hits a absolute sweet spot.