2020 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Les Fussière Blanc

The 2020 Maranges 1er Cru "La Fussière" Blanc from Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is a 100% Chardonnay grape from the "La Fussière" vineyard which is the largest Premier Cru vineyard in the Maranges appellation, located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune. "La Fussière" benefits from a southern exposure, resulting in optimal sun exposure. The soils are mainly limestone and clay, which contribute to the minerality and complexity of the wine.

Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. After a soft pressing, the juice undergoes fermentation in oak barrels, some of which are new. The wine is then aged on the fine lees to develop texture and depth.

The 2020 "La Fussière" Blanc presents aromas of freshly cut grass, gooseberry and citrus, with a hint of Muscadet-like freshness. The palate is lively with a fine acidity and flavors of lime and green apple, complemented by subtle notes of apricot and white peach towards the finish.

Domaine Bachelet-Monnot

The Bachelet family is very well known in the Côte d'Or, they own plots on some of the most famous vineyards in Burgundy. Nevertheless, the family had some disagreements about the way things were going on at the estate. The youngest generation, brothers Marc and Alex, did not panic and studied viticulture at university and did internships elsewhere in France and America. When they returned to Burgundy, their grandfather decided not to give parts of his land to his own sons, but to his two grandsons. From day one, both boys threw themselves into their new work with great dedication. 2005 was the first harvest year that Marc and Alex Bachelet worked independently. The gentlemen have in common that they are both enormous perfectionists and also very eager to learn. They continuously try to improve and perfect things at the estate and with every visit things have changed, from the size of the barrels, the duration of the maturation, to the temperature of the cellar. In addition to the great wines they make in the prestigious villages of Puligny and Chassagne, Marc and Alexandre Bachelet also make exemplary wines in Maranges and Santenay.