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MÂCON 2023

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2022 2023

Varietal

100 % Gamay.

Tasting notes

Robe : intense ruby-red tinged with purple.

Nose : bright black fruit aromas redolent of blackberries and blackcurrant.

Mouth : fresh and yet round, with very pleasant fruity flavours emphasized by supple tannins that give great lenght to the wine.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with meats, snails, roasts and mild cheeses.

Serving suggestions

To best enjoy its flavours, serve ideally between 12°C and 14°C / 54°-57°F.

Ageing potential

Drink young, can be kept from 2 to 3 years.

Origins

The Mâconnais is the soul of Southern Burgundy. It stretches for some forty kilometres from the Côte Chalonnaise to the Solutré rock. Between the Saône and Grosne rivers, valleys and hillsides are home to vineyards. Wines from the Mâcon appellation, whether red or rosé and whether made from Pinot Noir or Gamay noir à jus blanc grapes, are limited to the arrondissement of Mâcon and 11 neighbouring communes. They may also be labelled with the name Mâcon plus the name of their commune of origin.

The appellation is cultivated on 350 ha of red and rosé vines (3800 ha of white vines).

- The soils are predominantly limestone, with some granite outcrops.
- South-east and east facing.
- Gentle to steep slopes.
- Altitude between 100 and 400 metres.

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 : 2023

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.