The winery
Caves de Marsigny
Brand associated with the cooperative Caves Bailly‑Lapierre; it primarily produces Crémant de Bourgogne and regional wines of Burgundy, with ageing in extensive underground cellars near Bailly / Saint‑Bris‑le‑Vineux.
- Bourgogne (Yonne, area di Auxerre / Saint‑Bris‑le‑Vineux) · France
- 2 products
The story
The name Caves de Marsigny appears as a trade name linked to the cooperative Caves Bailly‑Lapierre. Wines marketed under this label include traditional-method sparkling wines and territorial references such as Saint‑Bris and Irancy; vinification and aging take place in the ancient underground galleries in the Bailly/Saint‑Bris‑le‑Vineux area, in the Yonne, in the heart of Burgundy.
Production philosophy
A focus on producing traditional-method sparkling wines and terroir-driven wines: highlighting the quality of grapes from local growers and aging in underground cellars for thermal stability and ideal conditions, resulting in fresh, mineral wines suitable for aging.
Terroir and vineyards
Auxerrois area in the Yonne, key centres: Bailly and Saint‑Bris‑le‑Vineux, a short distance from the Chablis area; limestone terroir typical of northern Burgundy.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Chardonnay
- Aligoté
- Sauvignon Blanc
What makes it distinctive
- Crémant de Bourgogne produced using the traditional method.
- Aged in the underground cellars of Bailly / Saint‑Bris‑le‑Vineux
- Labels associated with typical wines of northern Burgundy: Saint‑Bris and Irancy.
- Commercial name of the cooperative Caves Bailly‑Lapierre