Viré Clessé - Les Galets - Vignoble Arnaud Aucoeur

Appellation

Viré Clessé is the first Village appellation resulting from remarkable terroirs in the Mâcon Villages area.
Viré and Clessé are two towns in southern Burgundy, between Tournus and Mâcon. The Monts du Mâconnais form an area favorable to the vine.
Recognized AOP in 1998
Cultivation area : ha.

Origin

Grapes picked at full maturity
Harvested by hand exclusively
Terroir of sandstone pebbles and limestone soils
Manual pruning
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay

Vintages & Tasting

Shiny pale gold color
Nose offering a bouquet of spring honeysuckle, notes of lemongrass and white peaches.
Lively and fresh on the palate with a nice roundness.
Soft and spontaneous cuvée in its flexibility

Food & Wine Pairings

Apéritif
Pulp Salad
Catalan tapas
Grilled sea bream with lemon
Apricot tart

Aging & Serving

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