Bachelet Monnot Maranges 1er la Fussiere Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bachelet Monnot
Label Name:
 
Maranges 1er la Fussiere Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Maranges, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 91-93 for La Fussière; Jasper Morris 89-91; critics praise for purity and mineral finish (scores vary by vintage)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with sous-bois, pepper and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish with rosehip and subtle spice.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki chicken, stir-fried mushrooms with soy, pork bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; indigenous-yeast fermentations. 2021 vinified with little/no whole-bunches, matured ~12 months in 228L barrels (~25% new). Sustainable viticulture, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bachelet‑Monnot (brothers Marc & Alexandre), founded 2005; ~22 ha across Maranges, Santenay, Chassagne and Puligny. Focus on old vines, sustainable practices and terroir-driven Burgundies.