Henry Fessy - Macon-Burgy - Les Murgeres2015
WHITE WINE
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Producer
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Blend
100% Chardonnay
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Country
France
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Region
Burgundy
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Appellation
Macon
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UPC
3 433221 002800
Technical Details
Description
Southern Burgundy offers an amazing grape-growing possibilities, it is made up of a series of gentle hills and the ideal climate for Chardonnay. Located between Côte Chalonnaise and Roche de Solutré, the Mâconnais region stretches 40 kilometers. The Mâconnais region offers rich and fruity wines with great consistency.
The vineyards are all hand picked from vines with an average age of 30 years. They sit on a soil composition of clay and limestone which imparts the balance of fresh and fruity to the wine.
Estate
Located in the heart of Brouilly since 1888, Henry Fessy is family company specializing in the production of Beaujolais Crus. The domaine covers almost 70 hectares and includes vineyards in the appellations of Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chénas, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Régnié, Saint Amour, Beaujolais-Villages, Beaujolais and Beaujolais Blanc. The vines are an average of 50 years old and are trained in the traditional manner en Gobelet, which are individual low bush vines. The domaine's vineyards are managed with sensitivity towards the environment with intervention only taking place when it is necessary and beneficial. This philosophy allows them to produce characterful wines which express a true sense of place and origin.
Tasting notes
The Mâcon-Burgy offers a fine and elegant nose, honey aromas blend with aromas of wildflowers and light lemon notes. On the palate, it is round and has a beautiful length. Notes of honey and bee wax are followed by a final of acacia flower and violet.
Vinification
Stainless steel for 8-10 months with control of temperatures. 100% malolactic fermentation.