Maranges wines are made from Pinot Noir grapes.
- At least 10,000 plants/hectare.
- Pruning: Cordon de Royat.
- Hand or mechanical harvest.
- Yield 40 hl/hectare.
Will be the perfect companion to poultry and red meat, especially in spicy dishes such couscous, tajine or chili con carne.
Serve ideally at a temperature of around 14-15 °C. (57-59°F.).
This wine can be drunk now or kept in the cellar for 3 to 5 years.
Village appellation of 171 hectares, with 7 premiers Crus. Although actually in Saône et Loire, this wine area is include as part of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy.
The vineyards extend over the communes of Cheilly-les Mranges, Dezize-les-Maranges and Sampigny-les-Maranges. The gently rolling Maranges landscape is made of hills and valley slopes. The vines are planted on just one hill wich faces south/south-east.
- Light pebbly soils, brown calcareous and marly limestone soils closely.
- South/south-westerly exposure.
- Altitude: 240 to 400 metres.