Bouchard Aine & Fils Macon Village 2023 75cl
Bouchard Aine & Fils Macon Village 2023 75cl
Description
Description
Bouchard Aîné & Fils Mâcon-Villages is a classic, charming white Burgundy that showcases the sunny, inviting style of Southern Burgundy's Mâconnais region. Produced by the historic house of Bouchard Aîné & Fils, established in Beaune in 1750, this wine reflects over two centuries of winemaking expertise. Made entirely from Chardonnay, it offers a beautifully balanced expression of ripe stone fruit, crisp citrus, and subtle minerality.
Why You'll Love It
This Mâcon-Villages delivers an accessible, highly refreshing introduction to white Burgundy without compromising on quality or elegance. Grown in the warmer southern reaches of Burgundy, the Chardonnay grapes achieve fantastic ripeness while retaining an uplifting line of natural acidity. It serves as an approachable, crowd-pleasing alternative to higher-priced Burgundian appellations, delivering wonderful freshness, purity, and versatility for both casual sipping and dining.
Vineyard & Production
The fruit is sourced from carefully selected hillside vineyards situated across the Mâconnais district, where the vines thrive on limestone and clay-rich soils. These warm, sun-exposed slopes allow the grapes to develop rich, generous fruit flavours. Following harvest, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve maximum fruit purity and freshness. Aging takes place entirely in stainless steel on fine lees, allowing the wine to gain a rounded, supple texture without the heavy influence of oak.
Tasting Notes
Displaying a brilliant pale yellow hue with subtle green highlights, this wine opens with an inviting, aromatic nose of white flowers, green apple, fresh lemon, and ripe peach. On the palate, it is crisp, vibrant, and well-rounded, presenting a lovely combination of citrus vitality and juicy orchard fruit. A clean, subtle mineral character underpins the fruit, leading into a refreshing, dry, and elegant finish.
Perfect Pairings
An exceptionally versatile food wine, this Mâcon-Villages pairs wonderfully with a wide array of light and creamy dishes. It is a spectacular match for roasted chicken, pan-seared white fish, grilled king prawns, and seafood pasta. It also complements creamy risotto, goat's cheese, fresh summer salads, and classic French appetizers such as gougères or quiche Lorraine.
Grape Varieties
100% Chardonnay
Delivery info
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