Mâcon-Lugny, Burgundy, France 8.99
100% Chardonnay. Vines are 40 - 45 years old and planted in a 105 hectare vineyard on chalk and clay soils with a south-east facing exposure.
The grapes were harvested with a combination of hand-picking and machine in Sept 2009. The fruit was pressed and drained and naturally
clarified before a temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. No oak ageing but full malo. Winemaker Gregoir Pissot. Suitable
for vegetarians and vegans. Alc 13.0%, TA 3.71g/l, pH 3.31, RS 0.46g/l. Waitrose Wine Direct and 236 branches.IWSC 2011 Bronze Medal Winner.
Quite a savoury nose – not ripely fruity at all. Don’t like the taste. Rather stale taste.
06/10/11
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