Private Collection: Domaine des Rouges-Queues 2009-2021
Private Collection: Domaine des Rouges-Queues 2009-2021
Isabelle and Jean-Yves Vantey are the dynamic duo behind Domaine des Rouges-Queues, a fairly small domaine located in Maranges. When created in 1998, they held just 1 hectare of pinot noir vines in Maranges, which today now encompasses 6 hectares and has spread a little further outside of Maranges (think Santenay and Hautes-Cotes de Beaune). Isabelle and Jean-Yves want the terroir of their vines to be highlighted, and they believe that their practice of organic and biodynamic farming along with gentle vinification lets the wines shine through. Since its inception, they have worked the vines without any chemicals and made the full transition to biodynamics in 2008.
As far as winemaking goes, everything is hand harvested and undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeast in a combination of stainless steel and open-top wood fermenters. After fermentation the wines are aged for 11-12 months in used barrels.
In conjunction with careful farming and winemaking, Isabelle and Jean-Yves have incredibly old vines providing depth of flavor and complexity. In their village Maranges the average age is 65 years old and the 1er cru La Fussiere vines date back to 1960 and 1973!
In conjunction with careful farming and winemaking, Isabelle and Jean-Yves have incredibly old vines providing depth of flavor and complexity. In their village Maranges the average age is 65 years old and the 1er cru La Fussiere vines date back to 1960 and 1973!
These wines have excellent quality of fruit, with lovely freshness and they show their age incredibly well! They showcase purity and lift, all while maintaining a true sense of terroir. Quantities are fairly limited here vintage to vintage so grab some while you can!
-Hanna Krilov
