Description
This estate is run by brothers Pablo and Vincent who took over from their parents in 2007 after gaining experience in Bordeaux and Central Otago. They farm the 19-hectare estate organically and have introduced horse-drawn ploughing (for less compacted soil) and larger barrels to refine the style of the wines, which has helped raise the domaine’s profile.
Situated just 10 kilometres from Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet, at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, Maranges is gaining attention for the quality and affordability of its wines. The village is in the Saône-et-Loire department, something you notice as the vegetation and houses change as you drive towards the village. Domaine Chevrot is nestled in the heart of the appellation and is widely viewed as one of the leading producers.
The wines are very low in sulphur dioxide, as Vincent is allergic to this key preservative. As a result, the wines don’t receive any SO2 treatment until bottling, so have a total of under 50 mg/l for red wines and under 60 mg/l for whites. They are constantly looking for ways to improve their approach in the vineyard and the cellar. They are in fact one of the pilot research wineries for the BIVB (Burgundy wine board) and are currently leading a program on how to combat the spread of Brettanomyces in Burgundian cellars, something that is greatly benefiting not only their wines but also those of the region more widely.
This Maranges offers aromas of white and yellow peaches, enhanced by notes of bergamot tea. The refreshing palate boasts ripe yellow fruit flavours and is deliciously textured, with a lifted mineral finish.