Domaine Sorine, Maranges Vieilles Vignes

Dec 18, 2025
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Domaine Emma & Christian Sorine, Maranges Vielles Vignes 2023 13% ck

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir produces some of the most expensive wines in the world and is a notoriously difficult variety to grow to perfection. Although grown in many parts of the world it’s homeland is in Burgundy. The grapes have thin skins which give light coloured wines and it has high acidity which give long lived wines. It ripens early so it’s not suited to warm regions and it likes to produce lots of grapes but if allowed to do so will make a dilute wine. Yields have to be carefully controlled which means the best wines have high prices. Although it likes a cool climate it’s thin skins are prone to rot if it rains a lot. In short it’s a pretty fussy grape so if you can make a good Pinot Noir you are doing well!

Burgundy, Côtes de Beaune, Maranges

Maranges is probably the least known appellation in Burgundy. It is situated right at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune (The Southern part of the Côte d’Or), next to the vineyards of Santenay. The soils here have a lot of clay which, along with the sunnier climate gives wines which tend towards the more rustic, tannic style of Pinot Noir. A little know fun fact is that Maranges is the only appellation in the Côte de Beaune which isn’t in the Côte d’Or département. The wine from here are generally good value and are a definite go-to for red and white Burgundy which is actually affordable!

Right Grape, Right Place

This wine perfectly illustrates what happens when the right grape variety is grown in the right place. Pinot Noir is perfectly suited to Burgundy and some of the best wine in the world is produced here. This wine is made from old vine Pinot which has more concentration than a young vine as the vine produced less grapes and the vines resources are divided between less berries making each one more concentrated. The soil in Maranges is quite heavy clay which gives wines with more body and more tannin. That said this one has been made without too much extraction so is actually quite delicate. A really good example of balance of fruit and tannin

Filet Mignon et Sauce Forestière

Pork tenderloin is lean and tender, so the wine’s elegant body and low tannins won’t overwhelm it. Mushrooms echo the wine’s earthy, forest-floor notes. A roast beetroot starter and a young compté to finish would also pair beautifully well. If you can make the bottle last the whole meal...