David Moreau - Maranges 'Aux Gryphees' 2023

David Moreau is one of Santenay’s most up-and-coming producers. Having been fortunate enough to study under great wine estates including Beaucastel in Châteauneuf du Pape, Olivier Lamy and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy and a stint at Neudorf in New Zealand, he was more than prepared for the job of creating great Burgundy. He took over a portion of his grandfather’s domaine in Santenay in 2009 and currently farms nine hectares of mainly old-vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across Santenay, Meursault and Maranges, using organic farming methods. Most of his premier cru and village vineyards were planted by his grandfather in the 1960s and David has continued the meticulous care of them. Any fruit not making the cut is sold on and his wines are some of the finest in the appellation.

Maranges is the final limit of the Côte d’Or, and a source of crunchy, great value reds, if you follow the right grower. This is actually a blend of village and premier cru fruit (from 1er Cru Clos Rousseau), which David declassifies to give his village Marange more volume and quality. It’s a smart move, and a smart buy. It’s light-bodied, lithe, crunchy, juicy and vibrant

"10-15% whole bunch vinification. A lively fresh ruby colour. The equality of the fruit is, as usual for this cuvee, quite excellent, cherries and raspberries of noble standing. Good tannins here, all balanced, with an attractive length. Drink from 2026-2029. Tasted Nov 2024." - 88-90 points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

Producer: David Moreau

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Maranges

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml