2015 Château de la Crée Maranges Rouge En Goty

The Maranges area, which mainly grows Pinot Noir plus some Chardonnay, forms a link between the Côte-d'Or and the Saône-et-Loire. The vineyards are intertwined with those of neighbouring Santenay, with which it shares a number of well-established Premiers Crus. The vineyards are mostly south/south-west facing and lie at an altitude of 240-400 metres. Depending on the location, some brown limestone soils and chalk marls can also be found. The wines from the appellation in Burgundy still have an excellent price/quality ratio........ Read more under the link: Appellation

The Pinot Noir grapes for this Château de la Crée Maranges Rouge En Goty were in an impeccable condition and optimally ripe in 2015; the winning duo. The vines are 40 years old and the vineyard is only 0.36 ha. The harvest was on 9 September 2015 after which the wine was aged for 18 months in oak barriques of which 20% new French oak and the wine was then bottle matured in the beautiful cellars of the Château. As with all wines, La Crée releases its wines much later than most Burgundy wineries.

The generous wines of this sunny vintage stand out. Things moved very quickly in 2015, both in the vineyards and in the winery. Flowering took place in early June, followed by véraison in mid-July, with the start of the harvest in late August. The weather dictated the pace, resulting in beautiful grapes, the basis of a great vintage. The Maranges Rouge En Goty is a perfect companion for poultry and red meat, grilled spareribs and barbecued pork. In the glass, the En Goty has a beautiful fresh ruby red clay with a delicate and very pleasant wine with notes of black cherry. Intense and complex on the palate, with delicate flavors of fruit. The tannins are very soft. Very balanced wine!

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address and contact information

ABOUT CHATEAU DE LA CRÉE

The venerable Château de la Crée estate in Santenay, Burgundy, dates back to the 15th century, when it was owned by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to Philip the Good and founder of the Hospices de Beaune. Today, the Château’s vineyards encompass seven rare Premier Cru blocks nestled entirely along the famed Côte d’Or escarpment, home to some of the world’s most legendary Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Ken and Grace Evenstad, founders and owners of Domaine Serene Winery, brought their passion for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay full circle when they purchased the revered Burgundy estate Château de la Crée in April 2015. Since their first vintage in 1990, The Evenstads have produced world-class, award-winning wines. Recently, the Domaine Serene 2010 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir and the 2014 Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay were named in the top 3 Wines of the World by Wine Spectator Magazine. such high regard by the publication. In addition, in 2016 Domaine Serene was awarded the World's Best Pinot Noir for their Winery Hill Pinot Noir, winning Platinum Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Through their relentless pursuit of quality and innovation, the Evenstads have gained worldwide recognition as an iconic producer of world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They apply that knowledge and experience to elevate the wines of the Santenay region to the next level........ Read more under the Tab: Winery

WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS:

• Roasted chicken with thyme and garlic
  The spicy chicken goes well with the soft structure and fresh red fruit of the wine.

• Pasta with mushrooms, onion and Parmesan cheese
  The earthy mushrooms and umami of the cheese enhance the elegant, earthy notes of the Pinot Noir.

• Salad with grilled beetroot, walnuts and goat cheese
  The earthy beetroot and creamy cheese find a perfect balance with the freshness and refinement of the wine.

• Roasted duck leg with orange glaze
  The combination of juicy meat and slightly sweet-fruity sauce goes beautifully with the ripe cherry fruit of the wine.

• Veal fillet with a sauce of morels and shallots
  The soft structure of veal and the earthy mushroom sauce enhance the complexity and elegance of the wine.

• Deer back with a compote of red currants and parsnip cream
  The delicate gamey flavour and fruity accent match perfectly with the ripeness and refined structure of this Pinot Noir from Maranges.