2017 Maranges Premier Cru Fussières Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2017 Maranges Premier Cru Fussières, Thierry et Pascale Matrot

An unpretentious, succulent red, the 2017 Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière bursts with exuberant aromas of cherries, loamy soil and a subtle hint of pencil lead. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and expressive, with youthfully chewy tannins and a generous core of fruit. Elsa Matrot contends that this site performs well in vintages that yield abundant juice, and her 2017 is certainly persuasive. - William Kelley, Jan. 2019

Allen Meadows' Burghound - 2017 Maranges Premier Cru Fussières, Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Like the Bourgogne, this is on the fruity side with its pleasant nose of red and dark pinot fruit, forest floor and discreet earth nuances. There is better mid-palate density to the more voluminous, punchier and detailed flavors that possess slightly better depth and persistence on the moderately rustic finale. - Allen Meadows, Apr. 2019