La Fussière

La Fussière sits at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, within the Maranges appellation. It is the only Premier Cru in the region to span two communes, crossing both Dezize-lès-Maranges and Cheilly-lès-Maranges. At 42 hectares, it dwarfs the other Premier Cru sites in Maranges and accounts for a significant portion of the appellation's most serious wine production. The vineyard rises from 240 metres at its lower reaches to 400 metres at its upper boundary, giving producers a meaningful range of exposures and plot elevations to work with.

• Located in Maranges, southernmost appellation of the Côte de Beaune
• Straddles Dezize-lès-Maranges and Cheilly-lès-Maranges
• 42 hectares total, the largest Premier Cru in the Maranges appellation
• Elevation from 240 to 400 metres above sea level

The soils of La Fussière are a defining feature of the vineyard's character. White limestone overlies blue-colored marl rich with fossils, and clay-bearing fossilized limestone adds further complexity to the subsoil profile. This combination delivers the mineral intensity and firm structure that characterize wines from this site. The climate is cool continental, shared with the wider Côte de Beaune, which promotes slow, even ripening and preserves the vibrant acidity that keeps these wines fresh and age-worthy. The south and southeast-facing aspect maximizes sun exposure, which is especially important at this southerly and elevated location.

• White limestone over blue-colored marl with fossil content
• Clay and fossilized limestone contribute to textural complexity
• South and southeast aspects optimize ripening in a cool continental climate
• Mineral-driven soils underpin the site's signature freshness and structure

La Fussière produces predominantly Pinot Noir, delivering structured red Burgundy with layered fruit, vibrant acidity, and genuine mineral intensity. The wines sit in a style that bridges the leaner, more austere character of some Côte de Beaune reds with the fruit depth that generous south-facing slopes can provide. While not as internationally prominent as premier cru sites in Volnay or Pommard, La Fussière consistently offers serious quality at prices that remain accessible relative to its northern neighbors. Chardonnay is also permitted under the appellation rules, though Pinot Noir dominates plantings and production.

• Structured Pinot Noir with layered red fruit and mineral intensity
• Vibrant acidity supports aging potential
• Style bridges Côte de Beaune elegance with south-facing fruit depth
• Chardonnay permitted but rarely seen; Pinot Noir dominates

La Fussière attracts a strong roster of producers given its status as the flagship Premier Cru of Maranges. Domaine Jean-Claude Regnaudot and Domaine Bachelet-Monnot are among the most sought-after names sourcing fruit here. Vincent Bachelet and Philippe Colin, both with strong reputations across the Côte de Beaune, also produce wines from the site. Perrault et Fils and Domaine Saint Antoine des Echards round out the list of committed growers working the vineyard. Many producers across the appellation source grapes from La Fussière, underlining its role as the quality benchmark for Maranges.

• Domaine Jean-Claude Regnaudot: benchmark Maranges producer
• Domaine Bachelet-Monnot: highly regarded for quality and consistency
• Vincent Bachelet and Philippe Colin: respected Côte de Beaune names
• Perrault et Fils and Domaine Saint Antoine des Echards also notable