2024 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges Rouges 1er Cru La Fussiere, Burgundy, France Peter Lauer Vine Age: Planted in 1987

Vine Age: Planted in 1987 and 2005

made entirely of Pinot Noir and almost exclusively from Kimmeridgian soils in Biaunes and Vouette

no malolactic fermentation

a volcanic area marked by its large craters and proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea

less common technique making a comeback with some younger winemakers)

2024 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges Rouges 1er Cru La Fussiere, Burgundy, France Peter Lauer Vine Age: Planted in 1987Farmed organically on 60 year old vines grown in east facing, limestone clay soils. Grapes are hand harvested, fully destemmed, and fermented using native yeasts in temperaturecontrolled vats. Maceration lasts ~15 days with regular pigeage and remontage. Aged 18 months in French oak (25% new, balance 12 yr old), bottled unfined and unfiltered.