Mâcon-Chardonnay
Mâcon-Chardonnay is a regional appellation of Mâconnais, in southern Burgundy. The vines of this appellation are 100% Chardonnay and can only come from the village of Chardonnay or its close neighboring villages. The first vineyard in the village of Chardonnay, named Villa Cardenaco at the time, dates back to the 2nd century. Winegrowing by the Romans was meticulous and the rise of this activity was fostered by the proximity of Tournus’ market. Today, this Mâconnais emblematic wine variety reveals its most beautiful assets on its natal grounds.
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The nose is characterised by aromas of white fruit (wild peach, pear) and citrus fruit (lemon, grapefruit). The same aromatic profile is present on the palate with a mineral finish. It is a lovely wine with a fresh and acidulous edge.
Plots, between 5 and 75 years old, are exposed on different slopes in the villages of Chardonnay and Plottes. Some of the vines dive their roots into white, clay-limestone plots with poor soils but rich in active limestone, and others, into red, older and deeper soils.
Traditional Burgundian vinification with de-stemmed grapes and temperature control. Maturing on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel vats.
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