The AOC Mâcon is a regional appellation to which the name of the commune can be added. The vineyard covers an area of 3,750 hectares and produces very famous white wines.
The Mâconnais landscape is drawn by several hills separated by faults, which compartmentalize the vineyard, from north to south, in six distinct chains.
Three types of soils can be found on these six chains. The white Chardonnay grape variety thrives on the superficial brown soils of marl and limestone in the southern part. Also in the south, siliceous soils make the happiness of the black grape variety gamay, can produce white wines (chardonnay and pinot blanc).
Depending on the "climate" and the blending choices of the producers, the wines of the Mâcon appellation offer all ranges, from light and fruity wines to the most complex. Annual production represents 220,000 hectoliters. The whites, with a nose of broom, white flowers, verbena, fern and citrus fruits, are light to yellow gold in color. Chardonnay can give wines with very good ageing potential.
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