Maranges

The Maranges appellation is located in the far south of the Côte de Beaune, forming the transition to the Côte Chalonnaise. This relatively unknown but charming Village appellation includes the villages of Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges. The area forms the link between the Côte-d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Its vineyards are intertwined with those of neighbouring Santenay.

Red wines from Maranges are known for their firm structure, rich fruitiness and spicy notes. They often have aromas of red and black fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, with subtle hints of earth and spice. Maranges wines can be drunk young, but also have the potential to age for several years, gaining complexity.

The vineyards mostly have a south-southwest orientation and are at altitudes of 240 to 400 metres. Cheilly, in the Cozanne valley, has light gravel soils. Sampigny and Dezize share the Climats that lie south of Santenay on brown limestone soils and calcareous marl. The soils have a lot of variation. This combination of terroir and location gives Maranges wines a freshness and a characteristic structure that sets them apart within Burgundy.

With around 190 hectares of vineyards, Maranges produces mainly red wines from Pinot Noir, but also smaller quantities of white wines from Chardonnay. About half of the appellation’s area is classified as Premier Cru. The appellation has existed since 1988.