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Domaine des Marrans

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When Jean-Jacques inherited the estate in 1970, it covered just a few hectares. The winemaker set about expanding the estate to 20 hectares. Domaine des Marrans now covers the Fleurie, Le Juliénas and Beaujolais Villages appellations. Mathieu joined forces with Jean-Jacques in 2008, bringing with him his expertise in oenology. Find out more
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The history of the estate


The history of the Domaine des Marrans has its roots in the second half of the 20th century, when in 1970 Jean-Jacques Mélinand acquired 4 hectares of Clos du Pavillon vines in Fleurie.

Over the years, the estate expanded and new plots were cultivated, still in AOC Fleurie. Similarly, the winery where the wines were vinified became too small, and in 1989, Jean-Jacques Mélinand had to build a new vinification facility 500 m from the Clos. The new building is located in the area known as "Les Marrans", which gives the estate its name.

In 2002, the domaine owned plots of land in AOC Fleurie, Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages. In 2004, 2.5 hectares of AOC Chiroubles vines were acquired in the "Aux Côtes" area. In 2009, 2 hectares of Morgon "Corcelette" are added to the estate.

Today, the Domaine des Marrans covers 19.5 hectares of vines, the majority of which (11.5 hectares) are in Fleurie, with the "Clos du Pavillon" and "Les Marrans" cuvées.

Terroir


The estate's vines grow on granitic soils that are thin and sensitive to drought. This terroir is particularly well-suited to growing Gamay grapes, allowing them to express themselves fully once vinified.

The vineyard is certified organic, and the grapes are harvested by hand with highly selective sorting to ensure that only the ripest, highest-quality grapes are vinified. In the cellar, neither sulfur nor exogenous yeasts are added to ensure that the wines express the terroir as fully as possible. The crus are aged in oak foudres, while the Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages are aged in concrete vats.

The wines


Cuvée "Aux Côtes" is an AOC Chiroubles. A fresh, fruity wine, it offers a balanced palate with melted tannins. Best enjoyed young, this cuvée will pair perfectly with poultry, fish or cheese.

Cuvée Julienas stands out for its spicy, vegetal nose. On the palate, we find red fruits but also pepper and a certain minerality with rather firm tannins. This wine will magnify a charcuterie platter or lamb chops accompanied by homemade mashed potatoes.

Cuvée Fleurie Lieu-Dit "Champagne" offers a very expressive nose, on a bouquet of red fruits, accompanied by some mineral nuances. On the palate, there are fine tannins and greedy fruit, crowned by a long, sapid finish. Lamb and fish grilled à la plancha will go well with this buddy wine.
Registered since 09/07/2015
109 ROUTE DES MARRANS Camille, Pauline & Mathieu MELINAND,
69820 FLEURIE
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