The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled.
We use cookies to make your experience better.To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.