Maranges 1er Cru
JF Protheau

Jean-Francois Protheau
AOP Maranges 1er Cru Clos des Rois

Grape varieties
Pinot Noir

Origin
The Maranges area forms a link between the Côte-d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Its vineyards are interlocked with those of neighbouring Santenay.

Vinification
Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C.
Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a
peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing in oak barrels between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 40 to 50% of
new oak barrels.

Soil
The soil consists of limestone containing marl and clay.

Sensory characteristic
Colour: a ruby-raspberry colour.
Nose: blackcurrant, wild strawberry, coffee notes due to the ageing in oak barrels.
Palate: on the palate, fresh, intense and spicy aromas (liquorice, pepper). With the tannins, the wine reveals a good lenght on the palate and it’s fine and velvety.

Accords
Ideal on meats : rib steaks, stewed or with sauce lamb or beef, roast pork or stewed poultry.
Soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie…) or cheeses with developed flavours (Munster, Maroilles, Epoisses, Reblochon…)

Serving condition in C°: 14-15°C

Alcohol content: 13
Cellar potential: Drink within 4 years.
Acidity G/L: 0