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Producer: Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil is a family-owned estate located in Ladoix-Serrigny at the northern gateway to the Côte de Beaune. For three generations, the Maratray family has cultivated vineyards across some of Burgundy's most prestigious appellations, including Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Ladoix. Today, François-Xavier and Marie-Madeleine Maratray continue the estate's commitment to traditional Burgundian winemaking, emphasizing careful vineyard management, low-intervention cellar practices, and wines that faithfully reflect their individual climats. Their monopole vineyards are among the domaine's greatest assets, offering bottlings found nowhere else.
Vineyard: En Naget is a rare Premier Cru monopole owned exclusively by Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil, making the estate the sole producer of this historic climat. Situated on the southeast-facing slopes above the village of Ladoix, the vineyard benefits from classic marl and limestone soils that provide excellent drainage while preserving freshness and mineral tension. Covering just over half a hectare, this privileged site consistently produces Chardonnay that combines the richness associated with nearby Corton with the elegance and precision that define the finest white wines of the Côte de Beaune.
Winemaking: The grapes are harvested entirely by hand before gentle pressing and fermentation according to traditional Burgundian methods. The wine is aged for approximately twelve months in French oak barrels, with only about 20% new oak, allowing texture and complexity to develop without overwhelming the vineyard's natural character. This measured élevage preserves the purity of the fruit while highlighting En Naget's hallmark minerality. Notes of white flowers, citrus, and subtle flinty nuances are supported by a supple texture and vibrant acidity, resulting in a Chardonnay that is both approachable in its youth and capable of rewarding additional bottle age.
Technical Details: Ladoix Premier Cru AOC; climat En Naget; Monopole; 100% Chardonnay; approximately 0.53-hectare estate holding; southeast-facing vineyard; marl and limestone soils; hand harvested; fermented and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels with approximately 20% new oak; traditionally vinified; recommended cellaring of 2–6 years.
Food Pairing: Butter-poached lobster, Dover sole, halibut, monkfish, roasted chicken, veal in cream sauce, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, Comté, Gruyère, and aged goat cheeses. The wine's combination of citrus fruit, white flowers, vibrant acidity, and flinty minerality makes it a natural companion to refined seafood and classic Burgundian cuisine. While immediately enjoyable, its balance and structure allow it to develop additional complexity over several years in the cellar.
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