Nestled at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière from Domaine Regnaudot offers a beautifully authentic expression of Burgundy Pinot Noir. Aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal are layered with subtle notes of spice and forest floor, leading into a silky, medium bodied palate with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, elegant finish. Charming in its youth yet capable of developing further complexity, it pairs beautifully with roast poultry, duck, pork or mushroom dishes.

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Maranges 1er Cru, Burgundy – Pinot Noir
A classic Premier Cru Burgundy: elegant, aromatic and finely structured. Ideal for lovers of traditional Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir.

Didier Regnaudot is the type of vigneron we always dream of finding in the Côte d’Or. Alas, there aren’t many like him left. Didier is the fourth generation to manage his family’s 6.5 ha property in the beautiful little town of Dézize-les-Maranges, which is on the southernmost edge of the Côte d’Or, up in the hills just west of Santenay. The village is located at 1300 feet above sea level and its terroir is cooler and later ripening than the villages further north, and its vines are more resistant to rot. This is all good.

Historically, red wine from Maranges was known to be the darkest wine of the Côte d’Or, a tannic wine not made to drink immediately, and would keep its colour forever. As time goes by, more and more Chardonnay is planted here. Meanwhile, those still making red Burgundy here keep trying formulas to render it more accessible in its youth.

Like his father Jean-Claude and his other ancestors before him, Didier sticks to tradition. He works old Pinot Noir vines mostly planted right after World War II (some before!) on the steep hillsides just to the east of Dézize. The vines are cordon trained, and planted in the middle saddle of the hillside in deep clay and fossilized limestone. His prized holdings are one hectare in a great premier cru site, 'La Fussière,' and a small premier cru parcel just below called '
Les Clos Roussots.' His formula is pretty simple: gorgeous, expertly managed vineyards, manual harvest, fermentation in concrete tank, long cuvaison, twelve months in oak, bottling without fining or filtration. The Regnaudots long ago understood what makes Maranges special and are dedicating to preserving that tradition, as unglamorous as it may be to some.

Pinot Noir (100%)

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most revered red grape varieties, known for its ability to express site with clarity and finesse. Typically showing red and dark cherry fruit, floral notes and subtle earthiness, it is light to medium bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Styles range from delicate and aromatic to more structured and concentrated, depending on climate and winemaking approach.

Maranges - lies at the southern tip of the Côte de Beaune and is known for producing some of Burgundy’s best-value Pinot Noir. The appellation's limestone-rich slopes and cooler climate create wines with freshness, vibrant fruit and a distinctive savoury character. La Fussière is widely regarded as Maranges’ finest Premier Cru vineyard, producing wines with particular elegance and longevity.