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MARANGES 2022

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2022

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Dark ruby red dress.

Nose: Complex bouquet of black fruits with spicy notes.

Palate: A charming and structured wine with present but elegant tannins, well-balanced with powerful aromas of wild fruit, undergrowth and liquorice.

Food and wine pairing

To enjoy with poultry and red meats, especially in spicy exotic dishes to which its peppery vinosity forms a lively counterpart.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of 14° to 16°C (57-60°F).

Ageing potential

4 to 6 years.

Origins

The Maranges vineyards form the link between Côte-d'Or and Saône-et-Loire. It is in perfect harmony with Santenay, with which it shares a number of highly-regarded crus. This village appellation in the south of the Côte de Beaune covers 190 hectares (177 ha for reds and 16 ha for whites), with 7 Premier Crus. It is the youngest AOC in the Côte de Beaune, having received certification for both villages and 1er Crus in 1988.

The vineyards stretch across the communes of Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges. The hillsides do not follow the alignment of the Côte de Beaune, but they have the same origin and geological nature. A fabric of hills and varied slopes. The most common exposure is south/south-east, at an altitude of between 240 and 400 metres.

Cheilly has fairly light, stony soils. Sampigny and Dezize share the Climats of the south of Santenay: brown limestone and limestone marl.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes, harvested by hand, were carefully sorted in the vineyard and then in the winery. They were then completely destemmed before being placed in vats. Cold maceration (8-10°C) took place for 5-8 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation for 15 days in the presence of selected yeasts, with 2 punchings of the cap per day. The wine was then placed in oak barrels, with 100% malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months.

Vintage : 2022

The Weather : Uncertain conditions, but mild in the end throughout the season!

The harvest, running from 25 August to 16 September. The grapes were beautifully healthy, with varying degrees of ripeness depending on the exposure.

Balanced, honest white wines. Maturing ought to bring just the right degree of roundness to red wines with varying qualities, depending on the maturity of each plot. We have both sophisticated, fruity red wines with a good Burgundy tension as well as rich, warmer ones.

A pleasant vintage in terms of quality with excellent yields for both whites and reds. The vinification choices have been crucial as to whether to favour acidity or the alcoholic degree.