Maison Valette
Philippe Valette is the 3rd generation farming this 8.5 hectare estate in Chaintré, one of the southernmost villages in the Macônnais region. Together with his wife Cécile they decided to abandon the use of chemicals back in the early 90s, and they can be rightfully considered some of the pioneers of natural wine making in Burgundy. Time and patience are two of the main ingredients of their wines, as they are aged in old oak barrels for up to 5 years. Textural, deep and energetic wines, of unique elegance and complexity.
Macôn-Chaintré Vieilles Vignes
A blend of three vintages, from 2018 to 2022. This 100% Chardonnay is aged for three years across vat and barrel. Lightly oxidised, it is very ripe but retains a mineral structure that makes you salivate.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Mâconnais
VINTAGE: NV
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Chardonnay
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Vireé-Clessé ‘Et Pourtant’
The nose is deep and complex and evolves with aeration. It opens with delicate floral notes reminiscent of hawthorn, acacia and linden blossom, before giving way to an intense fruity palette. matured on the fine lees for 12 months in oak barrels.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Mâconnais
VINTAGE: NV
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Chardonnay
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASE SIZE: 6