Maranges Premier Cru “Le Clos des Loyères” 2020

Underneath its dark color, this Pinot Noir explodes with aromas of elderberry, rose, and peony, nuanced by subtle smoky notes. The same flavors on the palate highlight the personality of this elegant and perfectly balanced wine. The tannins are silky and the oak is well integrated. The finish, long and full, confers an unusual airiness to this wine.

Located in the very south of the Côte de Beaune, the marly-clay and limestone-rich soils of the Maranges "Le Clos des Loyères" vineyard produce a Pinot Noir bursting with freshness, energy and length. Created in 1988, the Maranges appellation includes three villages – Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges, and Sampigny-lès-Maranges – and has seven Premiers Crus.

Hand-harvested grapes, hand-sorted on a vibrating table. 50% whole-cluster, placed into stainless steel fermentation vats by gravity flow. Weeks-long maceration, minimal pumping-over and punching-down. Pressing in pneumatic press. Placed in French oak barrels for aging on fine lees. Light filtration before bottling.