Lot presentation

Ladoix En Naget Maratray-Dubreuil 2012

The wine

The Ladoix En Naget, a prized cuvée from a monopole within the appellation, comes from Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil, which covers some 19 hectares, with soils mainly composed of marl and limestone. After manual harvesting, the vinification follows a traditional fermentation process, with ageing for 12 to 15 months in oak barrels, with 20% new wood. This ageing period imparts an elegant structure and complex aromas to the cuvée.
On tasting, this nectar stands out with its intense ruby colour and aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, and cherry, accompanied by subtle spicy and woody notes. On the palate, it is both powerful and balanced, with supple tannins that soften with age. It pairs perfectly with delicate meats like rabbit or game birds, as well as with mild cheeses. This wine can be enjoyed now or kept for a few years to allow it to reach its full potential.

About the Producer Maratray-Dubreuil

Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil has been established in Ladoix-Serrigny for three generations. Maratray-Dubreuil was founded in 1835, when its founder Maurice Maratray decided to acquire his own vineyard. He married the daughter of the emblematic winegrower Pierre Dubreuil, a key figure on the Burgundian wine scene. Thanks to a lifetime’s work, the family business has grown to encompass almost 19 hectares of vines. Since 1997, François-Xavier Maratray and his sister Marie-Madeleine have been running the vineyard, which spans the region’s finest appellations. The winemakers tend the vines with special care at every stage. Each plot of Aligoté, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is cultivated with the utmost attention to detail. Once harvested, the grapes are vinified in the finest Burgundy tradition, with the white wines matured in casks for 12 months and the reds for 18 months.