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MÂCON-CHARDONNAY 2023

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2023

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Nice pale golden colour.

Nose: Elegant bouquet, very fresh, aromas of citrus and white fruit notes, delicately woody, a touch of minerality.

Mouth: Pleasant palate, fresh and quite sweet but the freshness dominates, nice fruity.

Food and wine pairing

Will perfectly accompanies light starters, poultry and white meats, or cheeses such as dry goat cheese or a blue cheese such as the French “Bleu de Bresse”.

Serving suggestions

Serve at around 12-14 °C. / 54-57°F.

Ageing potential

This wine can be consumed now or laid down in a cellar for the next 3 years.

Origins

The namesake of the famous Chardonnay grape, the Mâcon-Chardonnay appellation is produced in the commune of the same name, as well as in the villages of Ozenay, Plottes and Tournus.

The elders of the Village de Chardonnay, not far from Tournus, will tell you that their village gave its name to the famous Burgundy grape variety. The only certainty is that Chardonnay comes from the Latin "Cardus" meaning thistle, a prickly annual plant that is particularly fond of limestone soils. Chardonnay is the limestone village par excellence. A magnificent wine, with an explosive, mouth-watering bouquet, guided by the natural tension of the terroir.

The Jurassic-age soils are brown calcareous, marly and clayey-siliceous. In the Chardonnay area, the vines face due south, while in the other communes, the slopes face east and west.

Vinification and maturing

Grapes are gently and slowly pressed in pneumatic presses, then the must is settled at low temperature. Fermentation is in temperature controlled vats so to preserve the freshness and natural fruitiness of the grape. The wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and then matures for 6 to 8 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.