Dom. Gerard Seguin Marsannay en Batayart 2024

Domaine Gérard Seguin Marsannay "En Batayard" 2024

The "Golden Gate" Entrance – A Robust and Mineral Marsannay

In March 2026, the 2024 Gérard Seguin "En Batayard" is proving why Marsannay is often called the "Golden Gate" of the Côte de Nuits. While this village was once overlooked, producers like the Seguin family—who acquired this 0.23-hectare plot in 2014—are demonstrating that these limestone-heavy soils produce wines with serious structure and character.

The 2024 vintage was a test of patience. The growing season was defined by humidity and a cool summer, but a sunny August saved the crop. For "En Batayard," which sits on the hillside of the commune of Couchey where the limestone rock lies just beneath a shallow layer of soil, this cooler year has resulted in a wine with remarkable freshness and "cut"—a classic, no-frills Burgundy that leans into its mineral roots.

🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)

The 2024 is currently in its youthful, high-energy phase. It is noted for its "intensity without heaviness."

• The Nose: Vibrant and Berry-Focused. It opens with a concentrated bouquet of sour cherry, strawberry, and wild raspberry. As it breathes, darker notes of blackcurrant and blueberry emerge, layered with a distinct savory "crunch" of wet limestone and iron-rich soil.

• The Palate: Powerful and Direct. The entry is "generous and broad." You'll find a core of savory red fruit supported by firm, grippy tannins and a linear line of acidity. There is a "fatness" to the mid-palate (developed during 12–18 months on the lees) that balances the wine's natural tension.

• The Finish: Long and Stony. It concludes with a persistent finish of dark berry skins and a salty mineral tang, leaving the palate feeling refreshed.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

"En Batayard" is often more "muscular" than the village wines from further south in Gevrey. It has a rustic honesty that pairs beautifully with hearty, salt-of-the-earth dishes.

The Serving Tip: Serve at 14°C–16°C. Because this wine has a "powdery" tannin structure and intense berry aromatics, it benefits from a quick 20-minute decant to shake off any initial "reductive" smokiness.

The Pairing:

• The "Country" Match: Its savory red fruit and firm tannins make it a spectacular partner for Cold Cuts (Charcuterie), Pâté en Croûte, or Red Meats like a flank steak with shallots.

• The Regional Match: Excellent with a traditional Egg Meurette or a piece of mature Gruyère.

• Finnish Twist: Try it with Sautéed Elk (Hirvikäristys) with mashed potatoes and plenty of lingonberries. The wine's acidity and tart red fruit notes are a natural mirror to the lingonberries.