Maison Des Vignes Macon Villages Chardonnay - 2003

Maison Des Vignes Macon Villages Chardonnay - 2003
Burgundy, France

Macon lies south from the more famous and expensive regions of Burgundy, but has a way with the same grape that made Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet renowned: Chardonnay. Instead of wrapping it up in oak and aging it for a year or two- an often costly process - winemakers in the Macon area bottle the wine in a fresh style that captures what the grape has to say without the fancy dress. In the case of Maison Des Vignes that means aromas of pears, baked apples, and almonds, plus a touch of minerality on the palate. It's medium-bodied, with refreshing acidity to keep it crisp.