The best value white wines in Burgundy arguably come from the vineyards of the Maconnais. The broad valleys and limestone cliffs of the Mâcon provide a charming backdrop for the vines. The best villages are entitled to the Mâcon-Villages appellation and at times the name of a single village is designated – Lugny, Pierreclos, Igé and, in this case, Charnay – are often seen on labels. Jean Manciat’s 2020 Mâcon-Charnay Franclieu bottling is drawn from his oldest vines shows the refreshing style Mâcon Chardonnays. The nose offers ripe apple, pineapple and lime fruits plus floral, herb, and almond nuances. The flavors are bright and refreshing with the pure, racy citrus and tropical fruits interwoven with nutty, herbal and mineral nuances. This delicious Mâcon-Charnay shows is delicious to drink now and will continue to improve for another few years.
Domaine Jean Manciat, Mâcon-Charnay (Burgundy, France) Chardonnay 2020
By Wayne Belding