MÂCON-IGÉ EN THUZOT 2024

Production area

To the north, the Mâcon-Igé appellation meets the Mâcon-Azé appellation, whilst its southern end meets the edge of the village of Verzé and the Mâcon-Verzé appellation. The history of Igé is intimately linked with the hamlet of Domange, whose church of Saint-Pierre, erected in around 953 by the monks of Cluny, is the original parochial center.

Origins

South of Igé, the landscape opens into a broad natural basin framed by distinct hillsides. Vineyards are planted on east-facing slopes ranging from 260 to 420 metres above sea level on Mont Dain, while to the east they climb the slopes of Thuzot Hill up to 324 metres. Shaped by the valley and river of La Petite Mouge, this unique terroir benefits from a harmonious climatic balance, combining the warmth of southern influences with the freshness of the Haut-Mâconnais, creating ideal conditions for producing elegant, well-balanced wines.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

COLOR: Yellow gold with brilliant highlights.
NOSE: Very expressive, with notes of yellow fruit, white flowers, and citrus zest.
PALATE: Delicious and balanced, with lovely acidity that brings length and tension to this very attractive wine.

Vinification and maturing

Once the grapes have been sorted and destemmed, the must is extracted using pneumatic pressing, then cooled and left to settle for around 24 hours. The clear juice obtained is then inoculated with selected yeasts to carry out alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature. The wine is also aged in stainless steel vats on fine lees to preserve all the freshness and varietal aromas typical of Chardonnay. A small proportion of the blend is aged in barrels to add roundness and richness to the final blend.

Food and wine pairing

With its sunny aromatic character and smoothness on the tongue, this wine makes a natural pairing with all kinds of goat cheeses, such as the traditional AOC Mâconnais or its neighboring Charolais for a terroir-themed aperitif. Follow with grilled chicken supremes or mixed fried river fish. This white wine will also bring out the best in local freshwater fish dishes, such as carp with white wine, or pôchouse from Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (a river fish stew cooked in white wine).

Serving suggestions

10-11°C as an aperitif, 11-12°C with food.

Ageing potential

Best served young, but can be cellared for up to 3 to 5 years.

Vintage : 2024

Despite near-normal temperatures, the 2024 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a lack of sunshine. In the vineyard, our team worked hard to fight the diseases caused by frequent rainfall and this lack of sun. In the winery, the meticulous sorting allowed us to select only the best grapes and to make the most of this vintage’s quality potential. Quality is on point: the whites are expected to be very elegant while the reds are already fruity and structured.

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