Maranges 1er Cru Red Philippe Bouchard

Philippe Bouchard's Maranges 1er Cru Rouge is a 100% Pinot Noir wine with an intense ruby color, aromas of red fruits, and a smooth, balanced palate, ideal served at 15-16°C and aged for 3 to 5 years.

Origin and terroir
Wine region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, bordering the Côte Chalonnaise 

Communes: Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges 

Exposure and altitude: South-East, between 240 and 400 m depending on the climate 

Soil: brown calcareous soils over Lower Jurassic Lias marls, or clay, marl and limestone rocks depending on the cru 

Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir 

Vinification and aging
Harvest: manual harvesting, total or partial destemming depending on the vintage and 

the profile of the cru 

Vinification: traditional Burgundian method in open vats, with long maceration (about 3 weeks) and regular punch-downs 

Aging: in oak barrels with 25 to 30% new barrels for 12 to 16 months, providing structure and complexity 

Tasting
Color: intense ruby with raspberry highlights 

Nose: iodized freshness on a background of red fruits, notes of blackcurrant bud, truffles, licorice and spices depending on the vintage 

Palate: smooth, fruity and balanced, with a gourmand finish featuring nuances of licorice, undergrowth and fine but present tannins 

Temperature and service
Serving temperature: 14-16°C, ideal for revealing its bouquet and freshness 

Food and wine pairings: exotic and spicy dishes (spring roulades, chicken curry, braised pork with pineapple), fine poultry (duck fillet with mirabelle plums), aged cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire or 12-month Comté 

Aging potential
Recommended: drink now or age for 3 to 5 years; some vintages may evolve favorably for up to 10 years for the highest quality crus 

Philippe Bouchard's Maranges 1er Cru Rouge combines power, finesse and unique terroir, offering a wine that is both structured and elegant, perfectly suited to refined meals or sophisticated food and cheese pairings