This 67-are parcel is located on the upper part of the hillside, with a south-east exposure.
It benefits from limestone soils combined with silt, sand, and clay.
This climat extends across the communes of Beaune and Savigny.
The name is thought to originate from the Marcomanni (from the Latin Marcomani, meaning “men of the frontier”), a western Germanic tribe attested until the 4th century. This type of Germanic formation is common in the region following the Frankish invasions, particularly in the names of rivers around Beaune. The toponym appears in medieval sources as Marconain in 1270 and later as Marconnay in 1294, indicating that a watercourse once rose in this lieu-dit.
This wine stands out for its power and aromatic complexity.
It pairs perfectly with veal paupiettes with mushrooms, dishes in sauce, feathered game, and pressed-curd cheeses such as Cîteaux, Saint-Nectaire, and Reblochon.
Location & terroir
Surface area : 0.67 ha
Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir
Altitude : 250 meters above sea level, upper hillside
Exposure : South / South-East
Soil : Limestone, complemented by a well-balanced mix of silt, sand and clay
Average vine age: 15 years
Viticulture
Gentle pruning using the Guyot-Poussard method, promoting optimal sap flow
Soil cultivation through ridging and de-ridging, with biological protection
Yield: approximately 40 hl/ha
Hand-harvested in small 15 kg perforated crates
Rigorous sorting in the vineyard, followed by additional sorting at the winery on a sorting table
Vinification & Aging
Traditional vinification in open vats
Grapes partially destemmed, with no added yeasts
Daily pump-overs
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels without racking
Tasting Notes
Color: deep ruby, bright rim
Nose: black cherry, blackcurrant and wild blackberry
Palate: precise attack, firm tannins, fine tension
Food & Wine Pairings
Veal paupiettes with mushrooms
Stewed meats
Feathered game
Pressed cheeses: Cîteaux, Saint-Nectaire, Reblochon
