Maranges, La Fussière, 1er Cru, Blanc, 2022

Fine boned and crystalline, Maranges La Fussiere is an ever-improving cuvee that seems to take on more dimension and depth with every passing vintage. Citrus, salt and stones grip the palate with great tension and flashes of smoky minerality. “Honestly, the terroir of Fussiere blanc is explosive – it is so good we’re looking to double the size of this cuvee” Marc explained. It is easy to see why. Fermentation and élevage take place in 350 litre barrels, with no bâtonnage, for 12 months, before six months in stainless steel. This comes from the higher part of the Fussière vineyard where the poor soil is well suited to producing white wines.