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).
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