Definition: Dézize-les-Maranges AOC

with premier crus in 1989. Area under production: nearly 181 hectares, with just over 3 hectares producing Maranges blanc. The appellation covers a total of 235 hectares, 107 of which are classified as premier cru. White grape varieties: Chardonnay; grey: Pinot Beurot; black: Pinot and Pinot Liébault. The incorporation of a certain number of white and grey grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinots into the vineyards intended for producing red wines is still authorised, provided that they do not exceed 15%. Vinified in white and red. For the latter, the Maranges-Côte-de-Beaune appellation may be claimed. It can be kept for 4 to 6 years, or even longer depending on the premier cru and the vintage. Ideal serving temperature: between 8 and 10°C for white wine; between 16 and 17°C for red wine. Pairings: white wine with fish or shellfish; red wine with venison, Charolais beef rib, rabbit chasseur, partridge with cabbage, or hare stew.