Louis Jadot Macon Blanc Villages

Description

Vineyards Situation The Macon Villages area is located in the southern part of Burgundy, close to the Beaujolais area. This appellation is the largest of the Maconnais area, covering about 2 500 ha of vineyards and 43 communes. Forty three villages have the right to produce Macon Blanc Villages. Macon Villages are only white wines.Characteristics The wines are made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The limestone subsoil of the Monts du Maconnais are ideal for growing the Chardonnay grapes. Some small areas produce exceptional wines. The Louis Jadot Macon Blanc Villages is made from grapes from these different areas.Wine Making he Macon Blanc Villages is vinified in stainless steel tanks in order to extract the maximum floral and fruity aromas and freshness.Winemaker’s Comments / Gastronomy Dry and easy to drink, lively and charming, this is a fruity wine with a floral scent and a hint of lemon, the Macon Villages should be drunk chilled and rather young. This wine goes very well with a large range of foods including hors d’oeuvres, fried or grilled fish, sea food, goat’s milk cheese, poultry.Conservation The Macon Blanc Villages will be at its best within 5 years, if kept in good conditions of temperature and humidity. – Louis Jadot