2022 BOURCIER MARTINOT MACON RECOLTE
"The majority of their Macon AOC vines are farmed in the villages of Davayé, Charnay-lès-Macon, and Pierreclos, all of which grow below the giant rock ridges of Solutré and Vergisson. In 2017 they were certified Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3, and for many years they have been committed to working in tandem with Mother Nature. To that end, herbacides are prohibited, grasses are cultivated in alternating rows, and manure and compost are used as natural fertilizers. Additionally, plantings are at 8,000 vines per hectares to naturally limit yields and ensure the highest quality of grapes. The search for purity is carried into the cellar where everything is gravity-fed into a pneumatic press and is pressed ever so slowly and gently. The free-run juice of both the Saint-Véran and Macon AOC are then vinified in stainless steel to preserve fruit and freshness. Alcoholic fermentaion lasts several weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation to further promote texture and crunchiness in the wines. The Macon stays in steel vats for ageing and is made from a selection of some of the northern-most vineyards in the appellation. With hints of citrus and white stone fruit on the palate, this beautifully balanced wine resembles the more reputable regional wines of the Côte d’Or. It is both an excellent example of a Mâcon, as well as a tremendous value!" Winery