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Domaine des Marrans

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Established in Fleurie since 1970, the Marrans estate now covers 19 hectares. The estate's philosophy is to respect the origin and character of the wines.

1970 -

The EldoradoThe story begins with the acquisition of the Clos du Pavillon vineyards in Fleurie by Jean-Jacques Mélinand (known as "JJ"). At the time, the estate covered 4 hectares and the wines were vinified in the property adjacent to the vineyard. Over the years, JJ found himself cramped for space and dreamed of wide open spaces (not American ones) and decided to cultivate new plots, still within the Fleurie appellation.

1989 - A major problem

As he expanded his estate, Jean-Jacques Mélinand found himself with a winery that was too small to accommodate the entire harvest. A new winemaking facility was then built on the plateau 500 meters from the vineyard, in a place called "Les Marrans."

This is how the Marrans estate was born.

1994 - The more the merrier

Liliane, Jean-Jacques' wife, joined him at the estate to take care of the commercial side of the business and also set up a bed and breakfast.

2002 - Back to the future

Domaine des Marrans became the owner of several plots in the Fleurie, Beaujolais, and Beaujolais-Villages appellations. As 13 years earlier, the problem of size arose again. The estate then undertook the expansion of the winery.

2004 - Let's take a step back

Who has never dreamed of coolness in summer? The same goes for Chiroubles! 2.5 hectares of vines on the slopes of Chiroubles were then acquired in the locality known as "Aux Côtes" (given the name, we suspected it would be uphill).

2009 - Winemaker

2009 marked the arrival of their son Mathieu, who, after studying viticulture/oenology and gaining experience abroad (Australia, New Zealand), took over the family estate. His arrival brought a new dynamic to the business, accompanied by the addition of 2 hectares of Morgon "Corcelette."

The Marrans family estate has been managed by the Mélinand family since 1970. The estate is located in Fleurie, 50 km north of Lyon, in the heart of the Beaujolais wine region.

The 19.5 hectares of vines we cultivate are broken down as follows:

– 11.5 hectares of Fleurie with two cuvées: "Clos du Pavillon" and "Les Marrans"

– 2.5 hectares of Chiroubles "Aux Côtes"

– 2 ha of Morgon "Corcelette"

– 3 ha in the Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages appellations

– 0.50 ha of Chardonnay in the Beaujolais Blanc appellation

Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc is the only grape variety used for red wines. Our Beaujolais Blanc is made from Chardonnay.

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