The best value white wines in Burgundy arguably come from the wide-ranging 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. Jean Manciat’s 2019 Mâcon-Charnay Franclieu bottling is drawn from his oldest vines shows the classic style Mâcon Chardonnays. The nose offers ripe apple, pineapple and lime fruits with crisp minerality 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 its prestigious heritage even now and will continue to improve for another few years.
Domaine Jean Manciat, Mâcon-Charnay (Burgundy, France) Chardonnay 2019
By Wayne Belding