France — wine

Mâcon Villages

Southern Burgundy's value Chardonnay zone; limestone and clay soils produce un-oaked, mineral Chardonnay of great food versatility; Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran and Viré-Clessé are the prestige sub-zones.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Classic Burgundy year; Mâcon Chardonnay of outstanding mineral freshness.
2021 Benchmark vintage; Mâcon Villages and Pouilly-Fuissé of Côte de Beaune quality.
2020 Warm year; richer, rounder Chardonnay; Pouilly-Fuissé excelled.
2019 Classic profile; mineral, food-friendly Mâcon Chardonnay.
2018 Good balance; accessible, approachable southern Burgundy Chardonnay.