Maranges 1er Cru

2023

100% Pinot Noir

Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy 

ESTATE HISTORY

Founded in 1935 by Antoine Clavelier, Maison Clavelier was acquiered in 2001 by Henri-Noël and Isabelle Thomas. Animated by their passion for wine, they combine art and tradition with respect for the terroirs to offer the palates of connoisseurs the greatest wines of Burgundy.
In 2020 and after several years at the head of the Maison and Domaine Clavelier, Isabelle Thomas handed over this 2.8 hectare estate to her son Paul to ensure its continuity.

TERROIR

The Maranges appellation is the link between the Côte-d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Located at the southern tip of the Côte de Beaune, Les Maranges includes 7 communes.

VITICULTURE

Sustainable farming 

WINEMAKING

After being harvestd by hands, the grapes are destalked and placed in stainless steel tanks for 2 to 4 days for pre-fermentation maceration. The wine is vinified in vats. Ageing is done is oak bar- rels for 10 to 12 months.

TASTING AND FOOD PAIRINGS 

A limpid, clear wine with a garnet colour with ruby reflections and a greedy aromatic palette of fresh black and red fruits such as blackberries, redcurrants and raspberries. Floral and incense nuances bring a certain finesse, roundness and balance make it delicious and distinguished. Fresh finish with fine but intense tan- nins.
The delicacy and harmony of this wine goes well with a roasted veal quasi-veal in a full-bodied juice with crispy peas as well as with a roasted pork mignon and a delicate lemon balm juice.
To serve between 15°C and 16°C. To be drunk in 3 to 4 years.