Domaine Edmond Monnot et Fils Maranges Clos de la Boutière Premier Cru
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Description: | In the 1920s, Stephane's grandfather, André, established the domaine, followed by Edmond. They cultivate nine hectares, all of which are either owned by the family or under a sharecropping arrangement. Remarkably, 6.5 hectares are dedicated to the 1er Crus of Maranges, featuring six unique premier crus, including one exclusive to the domaine. Their devoted following primarily resides in France, with only around 15% of their production exported. The domaine operates with a 'lutte raisonnée' approach, intervening in vineyard matters only when necessary. They employ techniques like ploughing and cultivating weeds between the vines to prevent erosion. In 2009, Stephane constructed a modern cuverie, ingeniously perched on a hill like the rest of Dezizes, allowing for the gentle movement of wine by gravity rather than pumps. This investment has significantly improved the wines' supple character, according to Stephane. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, sorted, and destemmed at the domaine, undergoing a cuvaison of approximately 21 days in large cement tanks. Stephane initiates frequent pigeage early in the process but opts for pumping-over to finish. After spending about 12 months in barrels and an additional 6 in tanks, the wines are bottled. The use of new oak is sparing, with some cuvées entirely eschewing it and others incorporating up to 30% new barrels. |
| Price: | $ 42.95 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from First Bottle
| Address: |
385 La Fata Street St. Helena, CA 94574 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 707-967-0240 |
| Fax: | 707-967-0237 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 8, 2023.
