Three villages at the southernmost end of the Côte de Beaune make up the Maranges AOC: Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges. Here, we’ve transitioned out of the Côte d’Or and into the Saône-et-Loire départment. Although the soil is like that of neighboring Santenay, Maranges is not strictly east-facing and its terrain is more diverse. Maranges is often described as fleshy, rich, and characterful.
Red Burgundy might be the world's most flexible food wine. The wine’s high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, and low tannins make it very food friendly. Red Burgundy, with its earthy and sometimes gamey character, is a classic partner to roasted game birds, grilled duck breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami.
The 2020 Maranges Clos de la Fussière 1er Cru, a monopole of the domaine, has a lovely mulberry and brown spice-tinged bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite structured but fresh with hints of black olive tapenade towards the saline finish. Excellent. - 92pts Vinous
Winemaker Notes
Showcasing concentrated Morello cherry, black fruits and mushroom, this wine exudes purity with good structural balance and finesse in its mineral finish. Give it a good decant before enjoying it with mushroom risotto with a sprinkle of thyme.
About the Producer
Xavier Monnot is a leading producer in Meursault whose winemaking style emphasizes purity of fruit, elegance, and complexity. Xavier can trace his mother’s ancestors, the Monniers, back to 1723, with six generations of winegrowing. Xavier took over in 1994 after completing his oenological studies and began replanting parcels with a combination of selection massale from old vines and new clones, and updated the cellar with modern equipment. Prior to the release of the 2005 vintage, the property was known as Domaine René Monnier (Xavier's grandfather).
