Roger Belland Maranges 1er Cru Clos Roussot Red 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Roger Belland
Label Name:
 
Maranges 1er Cru Clos Roussot Red
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Maranges, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
91/100 (VertdeVin tasting, Mar 2024) — also reported as 15. 5+/20 by the same source

Tasting Note
Bright ruby; aromas of ripe red and black fruits with smoked, spicy (nutmeg, white pepper) and licorice hints. Palate shows fine tannins, lively acidity, mineral thread and a long, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef stews, game birds, roasted poultry, aged cheeses (Comté, Brie). Asian: Peking/roast duck with hoisin, char siu, Korean bulgogi, mushroom stir-fries, soy-glazed pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; cold soak then temperature-controlled fermentation with a 3–4 week maceration; aged ~10–15 months in French oak (≈20–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roger Belland, family estate (19th century origins), ~23 ha across Maranges/Santenay/Chassagne; vines c.50–70 years; sustainable/viticulture raisonnée practices.