Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau - Maranges 1er Cru "Les Clos Roussots" 2021

Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau

Maranges 1er Cru

"Les Clos Roussots"

2021

75cl

Municipal denomination of the Côte de Beaune. The MARANGES appellation includes 7 Premiers Crus « climats » (named plots). Red wines grown within the delimited area of ​​this denomination can also bear the CÔTE DE BEAUNE-VILLAGES denomination. Producing municipalities: Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Sampigny-lès-Maranges. Although located in the department of Saône-et-Loire, this denomination is an integral part of the Côte de Beaune. The names MARANGES and MARANGES PREMIER CRU can be followed by the name of their «climat» of origin.

The Maranges district, which grows mainly red Pinot Noir plus some white Chardonnay, forms a link between the Côte-d'Or and Saône-et-Loire. Its vineyards are intertwined with those of nearby Santenay, with which it shares some well-thought-out Crus. Maranges obtained its own municipal AOC in 1988 covering the three villages of Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges. The surrounding countryside has a character of its own - gentle and warm - which was lovingly described by the Burgundian writer Henri Vincenot. Charming old-fashioned winemakers' homes provide perfect subjects for a painter's brush.
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Presentation:
Areas classified in Red Maranges: 170.91 ha (incl. 79.13 ha 1ers Crus)
Surfaces in Maranges 1er Cru of Domaine in the municipality of Cheilly-les-Maranges: 0 ha 42 to 92 approx.
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Soils:
Although the hillsides are oriented differently to those of the Côte de Beaune, their nature and origins are geologically the same, forming a varied mosaic of hills and valleys. The vineyards are predominantly exposed to the south/southwest and are located at an altitude of 240-400 meters. Cheilly, in the Cozanne valley, has rather light gravelly soils. Sampigny and Dezize share climates (named plots) found south of Santenay on brown calcareous soils and calcareous marl.
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Vinification and refinement:
Hand harvested
Destemming: 100%
Fermentation time: 15 to 18 days
Maturation in Vosges & Allier oak barrels for 12-14 months
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Tasting notes:
This wine boasts a bright, raspberry red color, sometimes darker and tending towards purple. Its fruity bouquet is of blackcurrant, and spiced or preserved red fruits. The mouth, fresh and tinged with liquorice, creates a meaty base for peppery flavors. These wines have just enough acidity to guarantee 3 or 4 years of rest (more in the best years). The tannins are soft, warm and melting, the vinosity is intense.
Warm and fluid, its tannic structure is particularly delicate and subtle. Its natural partners, therefore, are poultry and red meats which do not contrast with its tannins, especially in exotic spicy dishes to which its peppery vinosity is a lively counterpart.
The same goes for spring rolls, grilled ribs and barbecued pork, which require a wine bursting with fruit and spice.
Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C.