Maranges 1er Cru "La Fussière" (Red)

Origine

The MARANGES appellation was created on 23 May, 1989. The “Institut Nationale des Appellations d’Origine” (INAO) allows three appellations, Cheilly les Maranges,  Sampigny les Maranges and Dezize les Maranges, to come together under one appellation: MARANGES.
Terroirs: a tissue of varied hills and slopes located between 240 and 400 metres altitude; Brown calcareous and marly limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are picked by hand and meticulously sorted. Total destemming. Cold maceration for 5-8 days. Controlled fermentation at 26-32°C for around ten days. Ageing in barrels, of which 25% are new.
Yield: 35 hl/ha

Notes de dégustation

The bouquet of Maranges is bursting with fruity aromas (blackcurrant buds, spicy, even candied, red fruit). Fresh, with liquorice flavours on the palate, which it coats with fat and peppery flavours.  With its smooth, warm tannins, and a soft, intensely vinous character, the wine makes its presence felt.

Mets d'accompagnements

Best served at a cooler room temperature of 13-14°C.  Rib of beef and veal filet mignon pair well with the wine, when young.  Meats in spicy sauces go nicely with the wine, when older. It also pairs well with moderately strong cheeses, such as Reblochon and Brie de Meaux.

Ageing Potential
6-8 years

Serving Temperature
13-14°C