Bachelet (Bertrand) Maranges 1er Cru Fussiere - 2023 (750ml) Syah 90Decanter A surprising nose of

90Decanter A surprising nose of cocoa and mocha waft from the glass

a pure limestone plot between two small hills that is shadowed in the afternoon (similar to that from White Bones)

the New York Malmsey unfolds slowly in the glass

The famous Bonney upwelling played its part

Bachelet (Bertrand) Maranges 1er Cru Fussiere - 2023 (750ml) Syah 90Decanter A surprising nose ofThe 2022 Maranges Rouge La Fussires 1er Cru is a blend of several cuves with different proportions of whole bunches, averaging around 30%. It has more nuance on the nose than the Vieilles Vignes; the stems are neatly incorporated. The palate is medium bodied with a sapid entry that gets the saliva flowing. With chalky tannins, quite firm structure and a hint of licorice on the finish, this Maranges deserves 3 or 4 years in bottle.(NM)