Viré-Clessé
Situation
Mâconnais
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Chardonnay
The Viré-Clessé appellation, located between Tournus and Mâcon, is the most recent of the Mâconnais region’s village appellations (1999). The wine is exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes. The vineyards, for the most part, are planted on hillsides, where a local type of soil derived from white limestone called “cray” can be found.
Tasting
With predominant aromas of fine, intense fruit, the nose reveals a touch of lemon, mango and subtle floral notes (rose). The palate boasts well-balanced structure and beautiful minerality, which gives way to a certain touch of sweetness on the finish, giving pleasing length.
Food/wine pairing
This wine pairs beautifully with all fish, seafood and white meats in sauce, or strong cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 12 and 14°C. (53°F - 57°F)
This wine may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more in a cellar.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Limestone with sandy, loamy clay at the top of the slope.
Vinification
Vatting: Oak barrels (20%) and temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Vatting time: 5 to 6 weeks
Ageing
Ageing: 80% in tanks 20% oak barrels
Ageing time: 8 months
James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 88/100