Mâcon-Uchizy Blanc "Les Maranches" 2022 | Wine from Domaine Les Héritiers du Comte LAFON

Mâcon-Uchizy Blanc "Les Maranches" 2022 | Wine from Domaine Les Héritiers du Comte LAFON

Iconic figure of Meursault, Dominique Lafon turned towards the Mâconnais in 1999, convinced of the potential of its unique terroirs. On clay-limestone hillsides, this visionary founded the Domaine Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, now recognized for its wines of great purity.

With over 20 hectares spread across the areas of Milly-Lamartine, Chardonnay, and Viré-Clessé, the estate stands out for its meticulous plot-based approach. Since 2003, the vines have been cultivated using organic and biodynamic agriculture, a method that highlights the true expression of the terroirs. Under the direction of Caroline Gon, the precise vinifications and aging in large containers preserve the freshness and elegance of the cuvées, exemplified by the Mâcon-Uchizy Blanc "Les Maranches" 2022.

The Mâcon-Uchizy Blanc "Les Maranches" 2022 is a wine made from 100% Chardonnay, grown on clay-limestone soils rich in minerals. This terroir, characteristic of southern Burgundy, imparts a vibrant freshness and captivating minerality to the wine.

Aged in large containers such as foudres and demi-muids, this wine retains all its authenticity, avoiding excessive woodiness. The result is a pure and precise white, where the fruit and finesse are fully expressed, with a beautiful structure and remarkable tension.

On the nose, the Mâcon-Uchizy Blanc "Les Maranches" 2022 offers enticing aromas of white flowers, vine peach, and candied lemon, accompanied by a subtle hint of honey.

On the palate, the attack is lively, with a lovely freshness and minerality that stretches out. The flavors of white-fleshed fruits and citrus zest are enhanced by a saline and perfectly balanced finish.

The Mâcon-Uchizy Blanc "Les Maranches" 2022 pairs ideally with grilled fish, such as sea bass or sea bream. It also enhances seafood like oysters or shrimp, thanks to its freshness and mineral tension.

For cheese lovers, this white wine perfectly complements aged goat cheeses or a young Comté, highlighting its elegance and finesse.

• Type of wine: White wine
• Appellation: Mâcon-Uchizy
• Alcohol content: 12.5%
• Format: 75 cl
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Burgundy
• Estate: Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

With this cuvée, the Domaine Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon invites us to discover the richness and elegance of the Mâconnais. An essential wine for lovers of precise and elegant whites.