100% Chardonnay.
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.
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”.
Serve at around 12-14 °C. / 54-57°F.
This wine can be consumed now or laid down in a cellar for the next 3 years.
The Mâcon-Chardonnay appellation, which shares its name with the famous Chardonnay grape, is produced not only in the commune of Chardonnay, but also in the villages of Ozenay, Plottes and Tournus. The inhabitants of Chardonnay claim that their village gave its name to the Burgundy grape variety. What is certain is that ‘Chardonnay’ comes from the Latin ‘Cardus’, meaning thistle, a plant that thrives in the limestone soils characteristic of this village. This terroir produces a remarkable wine with an explosive, mouth-watering bouquet, marked by the natural tension of the soil. The Jurassic-age soils are calcareous brown, marly and clayey-siliceous. In Chardonnay, the vines face due south, while in the other communes they face east and west.
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.
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.
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