The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Les Clos Roussots is a beautifully refined and finely structured Pinot Noir from one of Maranges’ most distinctive Premier Cru vineyards in the southern Côte de Beaune. Produced from limestone-rich hillside parcels, the wine reflects Bachelet-Monnot’s elegant and terroir-focused philosophy, balancing the natural depth of Maranges with freshness, mineral tension and purity of fruit. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry layered alongside violet, subtle spice and delicate earthy notes, giving the wine impressive lift and aromatic precision.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of bright red berry fruit, savoury spice and gentle earthy complexity are balanced by chalky freshness and fine texture, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent detail and ageing potential. Restrained oak usage and careful extraction preserve the transparency and finesse of the vineyard while allowing the wine’s mineral structure to emerge gracefully.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Les Clos Roussots is a superb southern Burgundy Pinot Noir — elegant, mineral and beautifully composed with outstanding freshness and finesse. Perfect with roast duck, mushroom dishes, quail, charcuterie or lighter game dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2040+.
