Domaine des Marrans Chiroubles ‘Aux Côtes’ 2023

Why is this Wine so Yummy?

About Domaine des Marrans

Domaine des Marrans is located in Fleurie, in the heart of the northernmost section of Beaujolais. Founded in 1970, the current proprietor is the young and talented Mathieu Mélinand, who joined the family domaine in 2008. With old vines and crystalline granite sites, Mathieu is growing some of the most pristine Gamay we know.

In the Vineyard

The estate is located in Fleurie, 50km north of Lyon, in the heart of the Beaujolais crus.

Holding 20 hectares of vines:

11.5 ha of Fleurie with 3 vintages: “Clos du Pavillon”, “La Roche ‘hampagne” and “Les Marrans”
2.5 ha of Chiroubles “Aux Côtes”
2 ha of Morgon “Corcelette”
3 ha in the Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages appellations – 1 ha of Chardonnay in the Beaujolais Blanc
appellation

The vines are pruned in the traditional Gobelet vinetraining method and the harvest is done only by hand, using small crates to minimize oxidation.

In the Winery

In the cellar, vinification is old school, with semi-carbonic maceration using whole clusters, minimal intervention, and only indigenous yeasts used. The wines are then aged in large older barrels for 10 months before bottling. This lineup is remarkably pure and fresh, with a grain and spice to the old vine Gamay that underlines quality terroir Mathieu is working with. These wines display their terroir with clear definition and racy floral deliciousness.

Where in the World is Domaine des Marrans?

Domaine des Marrans is based in Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France with additional holdings in the villages of Chiroubles and Morgon.

The Appelations

There are 3 classification in Beaujolais.

1. Beaujolais – Generic Beaujolais. much of this goes into Beaujolais Nouveau.
2. Beaujolais Village – The mid-Tier split between a portion of Beaujolais Nouveau and more serious wine released the following year.
3. Beaujolais Cru – The best gear we like to play with. There are 10 Cru’s.