Mâcon-Pierreclos

Mâcon-Pierreclos

Location

Between the Côte Chalonnaise and the Rock of Solutré, the Mâconnais hills stretch for about 40 kilometers, bordered by the Saône and the Grosne in southern Burgundy.

Soil The village of Pierreclos is located in the Lamartinien region, at the southernmost tip of the Mâconnais. The Pierreclos terroir has many sandy and granitic soils, which are particularly well suited to the Gamay grape variety.

Grape variety 100 % Gamay.

Vinification Vinification in open, temperature-controlled vats at 28/30 °C with punching down. Aging 80% in vats and 20% in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months.

Robe Pretty intense ruby dress with garnet reflections.

Nose On the nose, it exhales aromas of stone fruits, especially black cherry, with gamey animal notes, leather, and venison.

Palate Smooth and straightforward on the palate with gourmet aromas of crunchy fruits. The aromatic finish.

Serve with Classic pairing: Fish with almond crust. Unconventional pairing: Confit duck tacos.

Serve at Service temperature: between 11-13°C.

Cellaring potential To be enjoyed young on the fruit or to keep 2 to 3 years.