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Communal appellation of the Côte de Beaune (dept. of Saône-et-Loire). The MARANGES appellation includes 7 Premiers Crus « climats » (named plots). Red wines grown within the defined area of this appellation may also claim the appellation CÔTE DE BEAUNE-VILLAGES. Producing communes : Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Sampigny-lès-Maranges. Although lying in the department of Saône-et-Loire, this appellation forms an integral part of the Côte de Beaune. The appellations MARANGES and MARANGES PREMIER CRU may be followed by the name of their « climat » of origin. 

The Maranges vineyards are interlocked with those of neighbouring Santenay, with which it shares some well-thought-of Crus. Maranges was granted its own communal AOC in 1988. The surrounding countryside has a character of its own - gentle and warm-hearted - which has been lovingly described by the Burgundian writer Henri Vincenot. The charmingly old-fashioned homes of the winemakers provide perfect subjects for a painter's brush. 

PRESENTATION 

Grape : 100% Pinot Noir. 

Alcoholic degree of our wine : 13°. 

SOIL 

Though the hill-slopes are differently oriented to those of the Côte de Beaune, their nature and origins are geologically the same, making up a varied patchwork of hills and valleys. The vineyards mostly have a south/south-westerly exposure and lie at altitudes of 240-400 metres. Cheilly, in the valley of the Cozanne, has rather light pebbly soils. Sampigny and Dezize share the climats (named plots) which lie to the south of Santenay on brown limestone soils and limey marls. 

VINIFICATION & WINE-MAKING 

Maturing in Vosges & Allier oak barrels during 12 to 14 months

Filtration on Kieselguhr earth 

TASTING NOTES 

This wine boasts a brilliant colour - raspberry red, or sometimes darker and tending towards purple. Its fruit-laden bouquet is of blackcurrant buds, and spiced or preserved red fruits. The mouth, fresh, and tinged with liquorice, lays down a meaty foundation for peppery flavours. These wines have just enough acidity to ensure 3 or 4 years' laying-down (more in the best years). Tannins are smooth, warm and melting, and vinosity is intense. 

Warm and fluid, its tannic structure is notably delicate and subtle. Its natural partners, therefore, are poultry and red meats which won't clash with its tannins, especially in spicy exotic dishes to which its peppery vinosity forms a lively counterpart. The same goes for spring-rolls, grilled spare-ribs and barbecued pork, all of which require a wine that is exploding with fruit and spices. 

Serving temperature : 14 to 16 °C