6 Maranges Premier Cru wines that deserve a spot in your wine cellar
Six Pinot Noirs from a still-little-known appellation in the Côte de Beaune, offering juicy dark fruit, silky tannins, and excellent aging potential. Our top picks—don’t miss out.
Guérin Family - Maranges Premier Cru Le Clos des Loyères 2023
The nose draws us into the aromatic palette of a beautiful Burgundian Pinot Noir: peony, red and black cherry juice, and smoke. It’s very fragrant. On the palate, the texture is supple, yet retains a silky floral quality and a juicy, indulgent character. The finish is refined, and the tannins are present yet velvety. An energetic wine, without excess, that makes us want to savor it for a long time.
J.C. Regnaudot et Fils - Maranges Premier Cru La Fussière 2024
The initial nose, still marked by woody and roasted notes, indicates the wine’s youth. But in addition to the fruit, there’s also plenty of character. On the palate, there’s beautiful concentration. The body suggests a wine with good aging potential. Notes of strawberry, cherry, and blueberry mingle with the smoky hints imparted by the aging process. The full-bodied tannins will soften in a winter or two. Even if it’s not quite ready yet, it promises a very bright future.
91/100
20 €
Domaine Grachet-Duchemin - Maranges Premier Cru Les Clos Roussots
The wine is already expressive, with notes of chocolate, rose, blackcurrant, and musk. On the palate, everything is balanced and harmonious. The concentration of aromas, combined with a lovely tension, lends the wine smoothness and elegance. The tannins tighten slightly on the finish, but the wine as a whole is very well-crafted. It will only improve with a few more years.
Franck Lamargue - Maranges Premier Cru La Fussière 2023
A wine that embodies the classic style of red Burgundies, but executed exceptionally well. Aromas of red fruit and blackcurrant blend with licorice and smoky notes. The oak is subtle on the nose. On the palate, the texture is smooth and delicate, with a generous finish. The tannins are abundant yet velvety, with a long, slightly salty finish. Ideal with a fine cut of red meat.
Vincent Royet - Maranges Premier Cru Clos Roussots
The nose is lively and spicy, with notes of blueberry tart, bitter cocoa, pepper, and Chinese five-spice. The palate maintains the same energy: full-bodied with tannins that are still a bit firm but promise a lovely silkiness. Despite this intensity centered on blackcurrant and dark chocolate, the wine remains refreshing. The tension elevates the wine and gives it great length.
Nicolas Perrault - Maranges Premier Cru Clos des Loyères 2023
The nose reveals a bowlful of red and black fruits (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry) with a hint of dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee. On the palate, it’s powerful and rich: a full-bodied Burgundy with notes of jammy black fruits and a licorice-and-peppery finish. A wine perfect for a winter evening by the fireplace, best enjoyed with game.
