Grape variety
100% Chardonnay

Origin
Burgundy - France

Area
Mâconnais

Appellation
Mâcon-Bussières

Type of appellation
Regional - 0,40 hectare (0,988 acres)

Vintage
2017

Terroir
Vines of our plot « Mâcon Bussières » were planted in 1980 Plot’s Plot’s name is also called ‘Pierre Aigüe’
Climat and Soil : full East exposure. The soil is mainly silty and sandy with limestony subsoil. Warm and draining surface give amplitude and concentration to the grapes.

WINEMAKING AND AGING
To preserve their integrity, grapes are carefully harvested and sorted out by hand Full clusters. Following the pneumatic press, juices stay in a vat overnight for a cool settling down. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in stainless steel vats
Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels for 10 months. We use around 10% of new barrels.

TASTING NOTES
EYE : Beautiful golden color with green hints.
NOSE : The nose is well defined, generous and rich. It develops vanilla , orange blossom, figs and buttery notes.
PALATE : The wine is full bodied, powerful and rich. Beautiful aromatic persistence. Saline finish.

SERVICE AND CELLARING
It can be served from now at 11 13 C or cellared for 3 to 5 years.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Our Mâcon Bussières 2017 will perfectly pair with a cheese platter delicatessen or a fish in sauce.