MÂCON-VILLAGES 2015
MÂCON-VILLAGES 2015
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Varietal
Tasting notes
Nose: a light wine with floral and fruity aromas, and a hint of fresh almond.
Palate: a supple and charming wine with flavours of white peach, lemon and a beautiful minerality.
Food and wine pairing
Serving suggestions
Ageing potential
Origins
The geographical area covers the whole of the Mâcon arrondissement, but there are 43 communes where a specific demarcation defines the Mâcon-Villages appellations. The sheer size of the vineyard, with its variety of soils and microclimates, makes it possible to offer a wide range of Mâcon blancs.
- Clay-limestone soils.
- East-facing.
- Gentle slope.
- Altitude: around 300 m.
Vinification and maturing
Ageing during 6 months for one part in stainless steel tank and for the other part in barrel.
Vintage : 2015
Springtime arrived quickly after quite a mild winter. Flowering occurred quite rapidly in early June followed by veraison in mid-July and the grape-harvest which commenced in early August for the most-advanced vineyards. Our Pinot Noirs unfortunately sometimes suffered from the excessive hot temperatures, which lead to “sunburning” and a fall in certain yields. This magnificent healthy environment and the full maturity of the grape-stalks led to minimal sorting requirements at the cuverie. There was a higher proportion of full-bunch red vinification with fermentation in vat lasting 3 weeks on average.
Our white Burgundies reveal themselves as being quite rich and well-balanced and already showing fine expression for certain appellations. Their style will allow for enjoyable early drinking yet show signs of ageing well.
Our red Burgundies, as they are ageing in barrel, show intense colour with complex aromas of fully-ripe red fruit and a soft-tannic, fleshy structure, well-rounded and full to the taste with good length. 2015 can already be considered as a great vintage with generous wines while young which will continue to gain in complexity as they mature.