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MARANGES 2023

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2021 2022 2023

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 : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.