Cave de Lugny, Mâcon-Lugny (Burgundy, France) 2018

 “Les Charmes” is indeed a charming wine, rich in texture and generous in fresh, fruity flavors.  Enjoy it with seafood, poultry, macaroni and cheese, and just about anything with a creamy sauce.  The Cave de Lugny is part of a large co-op was that was founded in 1927 with 116 wine growers.  Today it is going stronger than ever with a roll call of more than 400 members.  Located in southern Burgundy’s Maconnais region, Lugny is the largest producer of Mâcon-Villages.  Ever wonder where the word “Chardonnay” came from?  Eons before the name was bestowed on the grape in the late 19th century, a small settlement named Chardonnay was established on the western side of Burgundy in the mid 1400s.  Today the little village boasts just under 200 inhabitants.