Mâcon Villages
Terroirs
The soils are calcareous, clayey and marly. The exposure is from South-West to South-East at an altitude of 250 m up to 350 m. The authorised yield is 68hl/Ha but the real yield was 56hl/Ha. The average age of the vines is 35 years old. Density of planting: 8000 stock/Ha. Pruning: Guyot Simple.
Tasting
Yellow color with green hues.
The aromas suggest broom, white roses, acacia, honeysuckle, fern, verbena, lemon-grass, and citrus fruits (grapefruit, mandarin oranges).
In the mouth, it has citrus aromas. This wine is fresh as well as dry and well-fruited.
Food Matching
With salty foods such as chips, crackers… Poultry or veal in cream sauce.
Region | Bourgogne |
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Sub-Region | Mâconnais |
Type | AOC |
Level | Village |
Grapes | Chardonnay |
Service Temperature | 10°C |
Aging potential | 2 years |
Color | White |