François Carillon Mâcon-Igé 2023
£27.74 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (10% new).
Description
The history of this wine began with François Carillon, heir to a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 16th century in Puligny Montrachet. Faithful to the philosophy that "everything starts in the vineyard", he has been cultivating without herbicides since 1992 and respects the soil as a living organism. François Carillon Mâcon-Igé represents his commitment to show that beyond the crus of the Côte de Beaune, a vibrant, pure and honest Chardonnay can also be born in the Mâconnais, with its Jurassic limestone slopes. In this case, the grapes come from the small village of Igé, between Azé and Verzé, where the slightly warmer climate allows precise ripening without losing freshness. A courageous decision that favours terroir over the prestige of the appellation.
Winemaking
The grapes for François Carillon Mâcon-Igé are harvested by hand, gently pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, with only 10% new wood. Ageing lasts 12 months, favouring integration without masking the varietal expression or the minerality of the soil. The result is a wine where cellar intervention is minimal and the voice of the vineyard resonates clearly, without make-up.
Taste
François Carillon Mâcon-Igé offers an intense and precise nose: fresh citrus fruits - lemon, grapefruit -, ripe white fruit - pear, melon - and a subtle note of pineapple and acacia blossom. On the palate it is vibrant, with a marked acidity that cuts through an unctuous, saline texture. The oak ageing is barely perceptible, adding depth without robbing the wine of its prominence. Long, mineral finish, with notes of green apple, lemon zest and wet stone. A straightforward, elegant Chardonnay that is more about finesse, tension and the truth of the place than opulence or artifice.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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