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Henry Fessy - Macon Villages les Vergers 2017
- Producer Henry Fessy
- Blend 100% Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Macon Villages
- UPC 0 15643 51965 9
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 for the Les Vergers (meaning The Orchards) 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.
Tasting notes
The Mâcon-Villages "Les Vergers" is fresh and lively. lt is well-balanced with a round finish and aromas of apples, pear, white flowers and citrus notes. This is a very versatile wine that is great as an aperitif or with a wide range of foods to include: Filet of salmon, roasted chicken, lentils & ham hock stew, tuna tartar and cheese.
Vinification
Stainless steel tanks for 8-10 months with control of temperatures. 100% malolactic fermentation with no oak influence.
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.