The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière is a beautifully structured and finely detailed Pinot Noir from one of Maranges’ most distinctive Premier Cru vineyards in the southern Côte de Beaune. Produced from some of the domaine’s oldest vines — many exceeding 90 years of age — the wine reflects Bachelet-Monnot’s elegant and terroir-focused philosophy, combining concentration and mineral depth with freshness and finesse. The nose reveals blackberry, wild strawberry and red cherry layered alongside violet, potpourri and subtle spice notes, giving the wine impressive lift and complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of dark berry fruit, savoury spice and gentle whole-bunch complexity are balanced by chalky freshness and fine structure, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent depth and ageing potential. The clay-limestone soils of Clos de la Boutière contribute both richness and mineral tension, while restrained oak usage and careful extraction preserve the wine’s transparency and precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière is a superb southern Burgundy Pinot Noir — refined, mineral and beautifully layered with impressive old-vine depth and finesse. Perfect with roast duck, mushroom dishes, quail, charcuterie or lighter game dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2040+.
