Maconnais

Maconnais

This far south, the Burgundy region takes on a guise that is different from Chablis and the famous Côtes to the north. 

The climate here is considerably warmer and conducive to larger and less variable harvests, whilst the River Saône is wide and deep enough to have allowed for easy southbound transportation of as much wine as could be produced.  But the Mâconnais, especially around Pouilly-Fuissé and St-Véran, is still capable of crafting very fine wines

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    Pale-yellow in colour, this soft and delicate Macon has an expressive bouquet of citrus fruit and honeysuckle which is then complimented by notes of s... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Pale-yellow in colour, this soft and delicate Macon has an expressive bouquet of citrus fruit and honeysuckle which is then complimented by notes of s... Read More
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    • Burgundy
    Captivates with its harmonious blend of ripe peach and citrus notes, accentuated by a subtle minerality. Elegantly structured, this wine delivers a re... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Captivates with its harmonious blend of ripe peach and citrus notes, accentuated by a subtle minerality. Elegantly structured, this wine delivers a re... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Burgundy
    This wine, made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the village of Chardonnay, is very well-balanced and showcases rich, citrussy fruit and a... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    This wine, made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the village of Chardonnay, is very well-balanced and showcases rich, citrussy fruit and a... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Burgundy
    Bright citrus aromas, crisp green apple, and subtle minerality. Light-bodied with refreshing, crisp, elegant finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Bright citrus aromas, crisp green apple, and subtle minerality. Light-bodied with refreshing, crisp, elegant finish. Read More
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    • Burgundy
    Aromas of citrus, green apple, and white flowers. The palate is fresh and balanced, with notes of pear, lemon zest, and subtle minerality, with a cris... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Aromas of citrus, green apple, and white flowers. The palate is fresh and balanced, with notes of pear, lemon zest, and subtle minerality, with a cris... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Burgundy
    Vibrant aromas of ripe orchard fruits, honeyed citrus, and a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, it’s creamy yet balanced with minerality, elegan... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Vibrant aromas of ripe orchard fruits, honeyed citrus, and a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, it’s creamy yet balanced with minerality, elegan... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Burgundy
    This fantastic white Burgundy displays notes of fresh apples while still being creamy and oaky. An interesting style to try from this fantastic produc... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    This fantastic white Burgundy displays notes of fresh apples while still being creamy and oaky. An interesting style to try from this fantastic produc... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Burgundy
    A lovely white filled with notes of peaches, apricots, pineapples and other soft tropical fruit with a hint of minerality on the finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    A lovely white filled with notes of peaches, apricots, pineapples and other soft tropical fruit with a hint of minerality on the finish. Read More
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Vines and Styles

The Mâconnais is predominantly white wine territory and Chardonnay is the grape that it uses. Modern winemaking embraces vinification in stainless-steel or glass-lined vats as well as oak and so the styles are varied. Pinot Noir is grown for the reds, but it is this far south that it begins to give way to Gamay.

Appellation System

Several specific village appellations exist, such as for Pouilly-Fuissé and St-Véran, and, though these are very much in the minority, they are generally a good guide to the best wines to be found. Mâcon-Villages covers 43 named villages and represents a large collection of good quality wines. Below these are Mâcon Supérieur and Mâcon wines, the only difference between the two being that the former has 1% more alcohol than the latter.

Climate and Terroir

The comparative warmth of the region gives the wines a fuller body and higher alcohol content than most of those produced to the north. The limestone that Chardonnay favours runs through the Mâconnais, but the marl loved by Pinot Noir has run out. Sand and granite are found instead and these are more suited to Gamay.

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