TERROIR
- Our vines were planted in 1986 and located in the village of Azé.
- Surface : 4,5 hectares (11 acres)
- Climat & Sol : South-east facing slope on a limestony terrace. Highest vineyards of the village of Azé, they benefit from a great sunny exposure
WINEMAKING
- To preserve their integrity, grapes are carefully harvested and sorted out by hand. Full clusters. Following the pneumatic press, juices stay in a vat overnight for a cool settling down.
- Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a low temperature. Malolactic fermentation is carried out at 100%.
AGING
- Aging is 100% realised in stainless steel vats on fine lees during 9 months.
TASTING NOTES
EYE :Lovely yellow colour with green tints.
NOSE : The nose is intense with mineral and flinty notes, as well as fennel and pepper hints.
PALATE : In the mouth, the wine is sharp, pure and fresh with a good tension.
SERVICE & CELLARING
- It can be served from now at 11-13° C or cellared for 3 to 5 years.
- FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
- Our Mâcon-Azé 2017 can greatly be enjoyed with a seafood platter, shellfish and some cuttlefish
SKU: 456-40-17
