Macon Villages Blanc Terre de Cray

Macon Villages Blanc - Terre de Cray - Vignoble Arnaud Aucoeur
Macon Villages Blanc - Terre de Cray - Vignoble Arnaud Aucoeur

Appellation

Southern Burgundy offers the vines a swarm of valleys and valleys tinted with watercolor colors. Between the Côte Chalonnaise and the rock of Solutré, the Mâconnais mountains extend over some 40 kilometers, bordered by the Saône and the Grosne. The “cray”, a type of chalky soil with white pebbles, is found here: the best for Chardonnay.
Cultivation area : ha.

Origin

Grapes picked at full maturity
Harvested by hand exclusively
Abundantly calcareous terroir
Manual pruning
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay

Vintages & Tasting

Fresh and easy-drinking wine, dry but very fruity.
Shiny straw yellow color with soft reflections
Nose suggesting aromas of white rose, acacia and honeysuckle.
Palate with good concentration with a subtle acidic support, roundness and smoothness  characterize our cuvée.

Food & Wine Pairings

Gambas flambee with whiskey
Pumpkin and coconut cream
Skewer of tenderloin with apricots
Mirabelle tart

Aging & Serving

Served between 10 and 12°C
Potential aging between 1 and 3 years in the cellar