Bachelet Monnot Maranges 1er Cru La Fussiere 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bachelet Monnot
Label Name:
 
Maranges 1er Cru La Fussiere
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Maranges, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 91–93 for 2020. Burghound 89–92. Jasper Morris 89–93 / strong acclaim for recent releases

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Pinot Noir: crunchy red and dark cherry, sous-bois, black tea and stony minerality, fine savory spice and moderate firm tannins with a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef tenderloin, lamb, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed salmon, pork belly, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Fermented with indigenous yeasts; ~30% whole-cluster; aged ~12 months in 228L barrels (≈20% new), then settled in cement vats before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bachelet‑Monnot (Marc & Alexandre Bachelet), c.20 ha in Côte de Beaune; La Fussière vines average 50–60 years, highest elevation in Maranges on clay/chalk/limestone soils.