FIONA LEROY
Maranges
Burgundy
Established in 2017, Fiona Leroy’s 2.7 hectare domaine is based in the village of Dezize-Les-Maranges, nestled in the southernmost part of the Cote de Beaune. Right from the start, Fiona has cultivated her vines using organic and biodynamic practices, with treatments ranging from horse manure, to silica
and nettle infusions. For the most part, work in the vineyard is completely manual, aside from the small caterpillar tractor which she uses for ploughing and applying treatments.
In the cellar Fiona steers clear of oenological intervention allowing the richness of her terroir to speak for itself. In the same vein, she uses only neutral oak in order not to mask the purity she aims for in her wines. In her own words: “Each parcel has its own identity, rhythm and its own characteristics which will be expressed in the wine itself.”
Maranges Blanc, Au Chêne
Vintage 2019
Style White
Region Maranges, Burgundy
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 14%
Soils Clay, Limestone with stony topsoil
Farming Biodynamic
Winemaking The oldest part of the vineyard dates back to the 1950’s with some younger vines being planted in 2000. Direct press juice is left to settle over 24 hours before feeding into barrels for fermentation. Malolactic carries out naturally. Aged in barrles for about a year before bottling with minimal sulphur.
Tasting Note Attractive warm and nutty nose. There is a beatiful mineral tension due to the rocky soils.
Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Les Champs Rigets
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Maranges, Burgundy
Varieties Pinot Noir
ABV 13.5%
Soils Limestone, grey marls from the Lias
Farming Biodynamic
Winemaking Vineyard planted in the 1970s, on the top of a flat upwind plateau. Vinification in concrete tank followed by 12 months ageing in old oak barrels.
Tasting Note Candid red cherry, blossom, liquorice and smoky hints. Fruit forward and aromatic on the nose but with some bite on the palate. Well balanced, intense and elegant.
Maranges
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Maranges, Burgundy
Varieties Pinot Noir
ABV 13%
Soils Clay Limestone
Farming Biodynamic
Winemaking A unique blend from the Domaine two smallest vineyards Sur le Bois and Sur La Rigole, making up for just 0.35ha combined. The average age of the vines is 50 years old. Vinification is in stainless steel, followed by 12 months of ageing in old oak barrels.
Tasting Note On the nose offers red cherry, violets, and a touch of cedar spice followed by appealing tension between the fruit an a crisp finish.
Maranges 1er Cru, Les Clos des Loyeres
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Maranges, Burgundy
Varieties Pinot Noir
ABV 13.5%
Soils Clay, limestone
Farming Biodynamic
Winemaking South-east facing slope planted in the 90s. In the case of this 1er cru the fruit isn’t fully de-stemmed but rather vinified using up to 70% of whole bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and sugars are finished in in used barrels of French oak over an ageing period of approximately 12 months.
Tasting Note It displays attracitve notes of wild cherry and raspberry aromas. Bright and precise, with peppery spice and appealing tension between suppleness, crisp acidity, and savoury tannins.