The town of Maragnes is an underrated source for red Burgundy. Located at the very southern end of the Côte d’Or, it’s often left off regional maps, and its reputation is for rusticity over refinement. But chosen carefully, Maranges can offer unparalleled value for red Burgundy drinkers.
Our source in Maragnes is Roger Belland, a family domaine farming organically and producing tasty, user-friendly Burgundies that drink well from the start. Their 2024s are lighter weight and more elegant than usual, but the 2024 Maranges is the juiciest of their lineup. Lush, deep and pretty, this is a perfect springtime pinot noir.
The nose shows blueberries, blackcurrants and cocoa powder; the mouth is juicy without being rich. The tannins are middleweight and attractive. Think of itas somewhere between a Burgundy and a Beaujolais — the refinement of a Pinot Noir, matched with jolliness and joie de vivre of a Gamay.
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Belland Maranges 1er “Fussiere” 2024
bottle price: $39
