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.