100% Chardonnay.
Colour: yellow gold with light green highlights.
Nose: sparkling, reminiscent of yellow fruit and quince paste on a background of fresh almonds.
Palate: refreshing, with notes of grapefruit, and generous with notes of fruit paste. The finish is mineral, very representative of the terroir.
Simply enjoy as an aperitif. It can also be served with terrines and dishes in sauce, such as veal marengo or steamed fish. For cheese, pair with a piece of Comté or goat's cheese.
Ideally serve between 11°C and 13°C (52-55°F).
This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for the next three to five years.
Viré-Clessé, first Village appellation made from the outstanding terroirs of the AOC Mâcon-Villages, covers the communes of Viré and Clessé in southern Burgundy, between Tournus and Mâcon.
The cru is made up of two north-south slopes, bounded by the Bourbonne and Mouge valleys. They are made up of Bajocian limestone with entrocitic deposits and Oxfordian (Jurassic) marl-limestone strata. Other soils at the bottom of the slopes are made up of clay with ‘chailles’ (sandstone pebbles), facing east and well drained.
The vineyards, on clay-limestone soils, face east and south-east, on steep slopes at an altitude of 200-400 metres.
The grapes are gently pressed to extract the highest quality juice possible. The resulting must is placed in a temperature-controlled vat for settling (12 to 24 hours). This settling operation is crucial in our quest for aromatic purity. The must is then racked and placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16-18°C) for alcoholic fermentation.
Ageing in stainless steel vats on the lees (80%) and in oak barrels (20%) for 8 to 10 months.
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.
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