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MÂCON-LUGNY 2024

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2023 2024

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Clear and shiny goldfish yellow, with green hints.

Nose: Fresh and complex with flavours of white flowers and dried fruits with subtle notes of acacia.

Palate: Medium-body, rich and balanced wine with a slightly spicy finish.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy it as an aperitif, with starters, but also with snails, frogs' legs, andouillettes, seafood, quiches, grilled fish and goat's cheese.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of around 10-12°C. (50-54°F.).

Ageing potential

This lovely wine is best enjoyed in its early years, but will keep for up to 6 years in the cellar.

Origins

A regional appellation from the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy, harvested in the commune of Lugny. The name ‘Villages’ or the name of the commune of origin, such as Lugny, may only be added to that of Mâcon for wines harvested within the delimited area of the Mâcon-Villages appellation in the 26 identified commune groupings.

The terroir of the Mâconnais differs markedly from that of the more northerly regions of Burgundy. Here, the soil is clay, silica or granite.

It is thanks to these differences in terroir that the wines made from Chardonnay harvested in this region have a fresh, mineral character that will delight those who like to alternate with the honeyed, warmer aromas of the white wines of the Côte d'Or, further north than the Mâconnais.

Vinification and maturing

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

Vintage : 2024

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

Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.

The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.