Domaine Merlin : Mâcon La Roche Vineuse "Vieilles Vignes" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Mâcon La Roche Vineuse "Vieilles Vignes" 2022 Domaine Merlin

Tasting

Colour
This French white wine reveals a pale yellow colour, illuminated by delicate green highlights that underline its youth.

Nose
Wonderfully refined, the nose expresses subtle aromas of white fruits, reminiscent of apple and pear, delicately enhanced by floral notes.

Palate
Elegant and refined, the palate stands out for its lovely freshness. The influence of the limestone terroir comes through in a well-defined mineral backbone, offering a perfectly balanced and harmonious whole.

The purity and elegance of a white wine from the Mâconnais

The estate

Located in the south of Burgundy, Domaine Merlin was officially founded on 1 January 1987 by Olivier and Corinne Merlin. Still the current owners of the estate, they are today joined by the new generation. Established in the Mâconnais, this family estate stands out for its philosophy built on four pillars: balance, purity, depth and harmony. Convinced of the potential of its region, the estate favours sustainable farming practices, rigorous massale selection and deep respect for the terroir in order to produce wines of great authenticity.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the Mâcon-La Roche-Vineuse appellation, a terroir renowned for its stony, limestone-rich soils. This cuvée is produced from old-vine plots, whose advanced age allows for greater aromatic concentration and deeper rooting. The vineyard is tended with extreme care, favouring manual work with individual hoeing of each vine and the use of organic fertilisers to stimulate the biological life of the soils.

Winemaking and ageing

For the production of the Mâcon La Roche Vineuse "Vieilles Vignes" 2022, the grapes are harvested entirely by hand, picked into small wooden crates to preserve the berries. In the cellar, the philosophy of minimal intervention translates into a long, gentle whole-bunch pressing. Fermentation and ageing then take place in oak barrels, lending subtle complexity while preserving the unique identity of the plot.

Grape variety

Chardonnay