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MÂCON-IGÉ
LA GRIPEAUDE 2024

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LA GRIPEAUDE

MÂCON-IGÉ
LA GRIPEAUDE 2024

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Varietal

Gamay noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Brifht red with violet hues.

Nose: Small little red fruits such as raspberry and gooseberry, evoking a red fruits coulis.

Palate: A pleasant wine in the mouth offering fruity and spicy (cinnamon, pepper) aromas on a velvety structure.

Food and wine pairing

The perfect accompaniment to delicatessen, charcuterie, grilled and roasted meats and cheeses.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at around 15°C. (59°F.)

Ageing potential

Best enjoyed in its early years, it will keep for 3 to 5 years.

Origins

Mâcon-Igé is a regional appellation from the Mâconnais wine-growing district (Saône-et-Loire) in southern Burgundy.

The name of the commune of origin, in this case IGÉ, may be added to the label after the name MÂCON, attesting that the wine comes from vines grown in the delimited area of the producing commune.

"La Gripeaude" is the name of the plot.

The appellation is grown on 13 ha of red vines (45 ha of white vines).

- Red chalky soils, clayey marl, then soft chalky soils.
- South-east exposure
- Gentle to steep slopes.
- Altitude between 260 and 420 m.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are destemmed for maximum fruitiness. Maceration and fermentation take place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (30°C), with punching down of the cap twice a day during alcoholic fermentation and a few pump-overs to extract all the compounds from the grapes. Malolactic fermentation is carried out at 100% to soften the wine and reduce its acidity. In order to obtain fruity aromas, the wine is matured in vats for around 6 months.

Vintage : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, including excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to high disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of winegrowers. Episodes of frost and hail also caused substantial damage, especially in regions such as Chablis and the Auxerrois.

 

Yields were heavily impacted, with losses reaching up to 70% in certain areas. The Côte Chalonnaise proved more resilient, recording more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, reminiscent of the difficult 2021 harvest.

 

The late harvest required rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the harvested grapes reached excellent ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages like 2010. The whites, characterized by their elegance, are reminiscent of the 2022 vintage.

 

Initial tastings reveal promising wines with concentrated aromas and fine structure. This vintage, though quantitatively limited, is shaping up to be a qualitative success.


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