Domaine Maurice Charleux et Fils Maranges 1er Cru Les Clos Roussots 2020
Typical for the climat, this Maranges 1er Cru Les Clos Roussots is fruit-forward and full of aromas and flavours of small red fruits, particularly raspberry, and it also has attractive lashings of vanilla and spices.
$375
The vintage
Winery
Domaine Maurice Charleux et FilsAppellation & Region
Maranges 1er Cru, BurgundyBlend
100% Pinot NoirSoil
a mix of clay and limestoneAlcohol Content
14%Average age of vines
30 yearsVineyards & Vinification
A 2.14-hectare parcel in this climat, which contains just under 26 hectares of vines planted at 260 to 315 meters and facing south and southeast. These vineyards are less pitched than La Fussière. Soils are blue coloured clay/marl mixed with limestone debris.
The Winery
Domaine Maurice Charleux, located in Dezize-les-Maranges near Santenay, was founded in 1894 by Ferdinand Charleux. Starting with just over half a hectare, Ferdinand expanded the property to 2 hectares by 1924. His son Joseph further grew the estate to 8 hectares over the next 30 years. In 1970, Maurice took over, branding the wines under his name. Maurice’s son Vincent joined nearly 20 years later, gradually acquiring more vineyards. Today, the domaine spans nearly 10 hectares, with 85% planted with Pinot Noir and 15% with Chardonnay.
The terroir, vines, and wine are carefully respected and maintained using ecologically sound practices. The family prefers to keep oak use to a minimum, allowing the unique terroir of each cru to shine through, rather than be overshadowed by an “international” style that can mask the distinct beauty of each climat.
Only indigenous yeasts are used for the reds. The grpaes are de-stemmed, then see a 3- to 5-day cold soak, and a 15- to 21-day fermentation period in cement tanks or foudres, with punchdowns, pump-overs and delestage. The premier cru wines go into oak casks, approximately 20% new.
