Roger Belland Maranges 1er Cru Clos Roussot Red 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Roger Belland
Label Name:
 
Maranges 1er Cru Clos Roussot Red
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Maranges, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
No single top-tier international score located for Roger Belland Clos Roussots 2021; comparable Roger Belland Maranges 1er Cru vintages and bottlings have scored ~90–93 (Burghound, Falstaff, VertdeVin); domaine regularly noted in Guide Hachette and regional reviews

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black cherry, raspberry and wild blackberry with violet, spice, light tobacco and sous-bois. Medium-bodied with firm fine tannins, bright acidity and a savory, slightly smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast beef, coq au vin, lamb, aged Comté or Brie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised pork belly.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed; cold pre-fermentation; 3–4 week maceration; fermentation temperature-controlled; malolactic in oak; aged 10–16 months in French oak (≈20–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1839 in Santenay; 23–24 ha across Côte de Beaune; run by Roger and daughter Julie; sustainable practices and hand harvesting.