Domaine Bachey Legros, Maranges Blanc, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

The success of this domain stems from their incredible stock of old vines that produce small yields that offer perfect grape ripeness, concentration and are deeply anchored on their rootstocks.

The wines offer power and elegance in equal measure and come from a legacy of generational winemaking from the 19th century. Domaine Bachey Legros.

Viticulture

With 18 hectares of vineyard on prime sites within Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Les Maranges to name but a few, the highest of qualities of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are expressed. Their philosophy in the vineyard is simple, and revolves principally around the respect of and for the vine, nature itself, and the achievements of the previous generations. In short, this is to let each rootstock live, produce fruit and then die – in the most natural way possible. The old vines must be meticulously cared for and in doing so they produce berries of phenomenal concentration and full of "goût du terroir"... a true expression of the place from whence it came. The fruit is itself small – rich in sugars and highly concentrated. With the reds, the thick skins and mature pips give the wines deep colours and silky tannins.

Tasting Note

This wine has complex aromas, citrusy notes like lemon and grapefruit, which mingle with hints of white flowers like acacia and honeysuckle. The mineral character of the wine might come through as wet stones or chalk, adding a layer of intrigue. Additionally, some subtle oak influence is present, offering hints of vanilla or spice. The clay-limestone soil gives elegance with fruit. A mineral wine, well-structured and balanced.

Food Matching

Grilled or roasted fish like halibut, cod, or sea bass would be perfect.