Maranges 1er Cru Le Clos Des Loyères

At a Glance

  • Size: 0.65 ha (1.61 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in 1973
  • Terroir: One of Nicolas' cooler parcels, less sheltered from the wind
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic methods)
  • Vinification: 100% whole cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation in concrete tanks with gentle maceration. Aged for 18 months in barrel (25% new oak), small amount of SO2 added only at bottling.