Maranges

Fine, mid purple with really lovely sunny fruit, raspberry and maybe strawberry, hugely intense yet not weighty, with good acidity behind and perfect balance, very good length indeed. A favourite of ours every year. 
Jasper Morris, MW - Wine Buyer

David Croix picked relatively late for his reds, from October 3rd to 16th, but he wisely took the whites in first from 29th September to 2nd October. Overall he has been able to source more wine than for the pitifully small 2012 crop. These are beautiful wines, a marvellous expression of Pinot Noir, suited for medium term keeping.
 

The fruit for this comes from two plots, one of which is in fact Premier Cru on Jurassic limestone, the other on a mixed soil with sandstone, planted in 1947 and 1943 respectively. Good, bright, dark red fruit on the nose is followed by very dense black and red fruit behind. The wine has impressive intensity, everything in balance in concentrated format. This is always a good cuvée. Drink 2020-2025.
Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer

David Moreau is very happy with his 2015s, describing it as a vintage without stress. The grapes, picked from 7th September, were ripe but with acidity in balance and with an adequate yield for once. For the vinification, David used slightly more stems this year in the interest of structure and freshness, with a slightly shorter length of time in the fermentation vats. Very encouraging wines.

Burgundy 2009 Best Buys - Outside The Box
The southernmost appellation of the Côte d'Or deserves to be better known for its characterful reds – especially those from perfectly exposed vineyards, such as Le Croix Moines. Enjoy the balance of rich red fruit and ripe tannins for structure.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Buyer)

This muscular wine is from a very small but really quite special vineyard, high on the hillside in Maranges. Look not for delicacy but appreciate the compact, chunky body and the density of the fruit.

Burgundy Vintage 2010 Best Buys - Outside the Box
Typical of Maranges wine, this is a fruit forward and juicy red which is full of energy. The fruit is ripe and flows across the palate, which is kept fresh by the cool acidity of the vintage.
(Martyn Rolph, Private Account Manager)

This Camille Giroud speciality is a beautifully pleasing purple in 2010. Precision and definition are apparent on the nose and there is lovely middle ground before sweet ripe fruit behind.
(Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Director)

The 2010 red wines are sublime here at Camille Giroud, responding well to David Croix’s deft touch. His style is very much in tune with the vintage. The whites are very good too but there are fewer cuvées this year.

Certainly a personal favourite, this is one of the best-kept secrets in our range. The old vines here are approaching 70 years old and produce small yields of concentrated berries. The result is rich, succulent, red- berry fruit and high-quality tannins which speak more of the Côte de Nuits. Drink 2022-2030.
Adam Bruntlett, Burgundy Buyer

In January 2002 Maison Camille Giroud was bought by an American consortium led by banker Joe Wender and winery-owner Ann Colgin, and a new chapter began. David Croix was installed as the winemaker/ technical director and tasked with a major revamping of the winemaking facilities and especially replacement and renewal of the old barrels to make wines in a much purer, more modern style. The company also owns 1.2 hectares of vineyards in and around Beaune. The 2016 vintage was a collaborative effort between the outgoing David Croix and his replacement, Carel Voorhuis, formerly of Domaine d’Ardhuy. The transition is a smooth one, with Carel’s gentle touch following on seamlessly from David’s elegant style. Carel described the 2016 vintage as lighter than 2015, with more elegance and better balance. It is clear he has a preference for 2016, highlighting the expressive, aromatic characteristics of the wines and calling them “ethereal”. He explained that it was important to avoid over-ripeness by picking in good time, and emphasised the value of gentle extraction to prevent obtaining hard tannins.

This is sourced from old Premier Cru vines – some on red clay planted in 1947, some on decomposed granite planted in 1943. The wine is very appealing and perfumed, with the element from granite giving a firm, spicy edge. The wine’s freshness makes it accessible and lovely for early drinking. Drink now to 2024.

Nine barrels were produced, from 90-year-old vines in this tiny vineyard high on the hill. There is a feeling of freshness in the bright and lifted red-berry fruit, matched on the palate by a plush texture, crunchy tannins and a chalky finish. A friendly and happy expression of Maranges. Drink 20232028.