2024 Bachelet-Monnot, Maranges Rouge, 1er Cru La Fussiere

Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is based in Dezizes-les-Maranges, where brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet have operated their family estate since 2005 with a focus on practicing organic farming. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in La Fussière, a premier cru site characterized by steep slopes and limestone-rich soils that support vines averaging 55 years of age. In the glass, it shows clear aromas of crushed strawberry and tayberry, framed by pliant tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that carries through to a mineral-driven finish. The 2024 vintage provided a challenging growing season that resulted in lower yields, yet the brothers successfully produced a wine with significant tension and density. It is supple enough to enjoy in its youth, though its structural balance suggests it will hold well for several years in the cellar.