Bachelet-Monnot Maranges Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021

This charismatic old vine cuve is drawn from two plots: Le Chamery in Cheilly-ls-Maranges and Le Clos in Sampigny-ls-Maranges. The vines are over 50 years old, and the soils tend towards red clay, shot through with rocky chalk. Alexandre Bachelet notes that these terroirs are reasonably warm, and he uses a significant percentage of whole bunches (although less than usual in 2021) to balance the depth of fruit. Its a smart wine packed with dark cherry and bitter chocolate notes and plenty of powdery tannins. Terrific value now, this will be even better with a few years in bottle.