Domaine de la Garenne : Mâcon-Azé 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Mâcon-Azé 2023 Domaine de la Garenne

Tasting

Colour
Displaying beautiful clarity, the colour shows a golden yellow hue enhanced by delicate green tints, reflecting a lovely luminosity.

Nose
Intense and complex, the bouquet opens with aromas of citrus fruits (lemon, lime) and stone fruits such as peach and apricot. It is enriched by floral notes of acacia and hawthorn, underpinned by a pronounced minerality reminiscent of gunflint. With aeration, subtle hints of white pepper, smoke and hazelnut emerge.

Palate
The attack is lively and fresh, carried by beautiful acidity. The palate rediscovers the brightness of citrus and white fruits, perfectly structured by a mineral backbone. The mid-palate offers a slightly unctuous texture and subtle roundness, leading to a long, lingering finish.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, oysters or scallops in lemon butter. It also brilliantly accompanies delicate fish such as sole meunière, herb-roasted poultry, white meats in creamy sauces, as well as goat's cheese or pressed cheeses like Comté. It also makes an ideal aperitif wine.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Mâcon-Azé 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10 and 11°C. Accessible from now, this wine has the ageing potential to develop in the cellar until around 2028.

Other characteristics

This vin de France has a dry profile with minimal residual sugar and a moderate alcohol content of between 12.5 and 13.5%.

The elegance and minerality of a white wine from the Mâconnais

The estate

The story of Domaine de la Garenne began with the planting of its first vines in 1986, on previously unexploited land overlooking the prehistoric caves of the village of Azé. Located in Burgundy, this estate of around 8 hectares took a new turn in 2008 when it was acquired by the Beaumont and Devillard families. Today, Amaury Devillard and his wife Pauline, alongside René and Eliane Beaumont, run the estate. Guided by a philosophy of sustainable viticulture and under the technical direction of Enrico Peyron, the estate is renowned for producing wines celebrated for their precision.

The vineyard

The terroir from which this Mâcon-Azé originates spans slopes facing south-southeast, at altitudes ranging from 250 to 440 metres. The vines thrive on shallow soils composed of limestone and clay-limestone substrates rich in scree. The vineyard is managed according to sustainable practices, including green harvesting and Guyot pruning to control yields and ensure the quality of the grapes.

The vintage

The year 2023 stood out for its harmonious and balanced climatic conditions. The weather allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness while preserving the natural freshness and acidity characteristic of the appellation.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Mâcon-Azé 2023 are harvested by hand, with rigorous sorting of whole bunches. After gentle pneumatic pressing, the juice undergoes cold settling for 24 to 36 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at low temperature in stainless steel tanks, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Ageing lasts around seven months: 80% of the wine rests on fine lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness, while the remaining 20% ages in used French oak barrels. The final blend is assembled in stainless steel tanks for two months before bottling.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay