The wine region of Maranges is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Michel Sarrazin or the Domaine Chevrot produce mainly wines red, white and unknow. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maranges are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maranges often reveals types of flavors of earthy, microbio or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, cassis or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Maranges is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 125 estates and châteaux in the of Maranges, producing 154 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Maranges go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
red wines from the region of Maranges go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini, veal tagine with prunes or rabbit with beer and mustard.
On the nose in the region of Maranges often reveals types of flavors of earthy, citrus fruit or violet and sometimes also flavors of coffee, black cherries or raspberry. In the mouth in the region of Maranges is a with a nice freshness.
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