MARANGES PREMIER CRU LA FUSSIÈRE

MARANGES PREMIER CRU
LA FUSSIÈRE 2022

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2021 2022

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: A lovely ruby colour, light and brilliant.

Bouquet: Fine, elegant nose with aromas of raspberries and cherries.

Palate: Lively and supple on the palate, with moderate tannins.

Wine and food pairing

It is perfect with poultry, grilled or roasted red meat, and also goes very well with cheeses such as Brillat-Savarin or Chaource.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at a temperature of around 15-16°C.

Ageing potential

This Premier Cru can be cellared for 5 to 8 years.

Origin

The Maranges vineyards form the link between the Côte-d'Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Although the production area is located in the Saône-et-Loire department, this appellation is an integral part of the Côte de Beaune.

The vineyards extend over the communes of Cheilly-les-Maranges, Dezize-les-Maranges and Sampigny-les-Maranges. The hilly landscape of Maranges is made up of hills, slopes and valleys.

The "La Fussière" climate has a predominantly marly soil: grey and blue marl covered with limestone scree. The hillsides face due south.

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.

MARANGES PREMIER CRU LA FUSSIÈRE 2022