Domaine Bachelet Monnot Maranges Rouge Premier Cru "La Fussiere" 2023
(Burgundy, France) - [VM 94] [JM 92] [BH 91]

Notes from the Winemaker:

Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is based in Dezize-lès-Maranges and is celebrated for its organic, detailed, terroir-driven winemaking across the Côte de Beaune. La Fussière is the most renowned Premier Cru vineyard in Maranges, sitting at the highest elevation in the appellation (250-350m altitude) on south-facing slopes of red clay and chalk soil that provide excellent sun exposure and a distinct mineral quality. This cuvée is 100% Pinot Noir from vines over 50 years old, vinified with 30% whole cluster and indigenous yeast, and aged in 228L barrels (20% new). The domaine is farmed organically (practicing).

Ratings & Reviews:

94 Points - Vinous:
"The 2023 Maranges La Fussières 1er Cru Rouge is blended with 30% whole bunch. This has an understated bouquet with light earthy red fruit with sous-bois and mineral scents. It opens succinctly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins, very poised, airy and transparent yet with real weight and presence on the finish. Bon vin!" -NM (Jan 2025)

92 Points - Jasper Morris:
"50% whole bunch. One plot with concentrated small berries and one very old vines, mean that whole bunches work well here on a heavier clay soil. Almost a black centre with a purple rim. This is very generous but not too sunny, a wealth of black cherry and raspberry fruit, velvet texture which is very rare in Maranges and a long finish. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted Nov 2024." -Jasper Morris (Jan 2025)

91 Points - Burghound:
"Note: from a massive holding of 4.5 ha in pinot plus another 1.5 ha planted to chardonnay. Here the nose is at once more elegant and more floral with pretty spice nuances adding breadth to the ripe red berry scents. The succulent, round and equally seductive medium weight flavors possess a generous mouthfeel before concluding in a firm, lightly austere and stony finale that is markedly firmer. Lovely and understated in style." (Jan 2025)