Duchesse Selection

Mâcon Villages 2021

Name: Mâcon Villages 2021
Brand: Duchesse de Magenta
SKU: ADM-MAC-VLG-2021
Price: 15.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Mâcon Villages — Mâconnais

Vintage: 2021 Grape: Chardonnay Colour: White Bottle size: 75cl

€15.00

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Minimum 6 bottles per order

Mâcon Villages — Duchesse de Magenta Selection

Chosen by the Duchesse de Magenta in the Mâconnais, in the south of wine-growing Burgundy, this fresh and generous Mâcon Villages is an invitation to discover Chardonnay in its most accessible and seductive guise. The Mâconnais, a region with a milder, sunnier climate than the Côte de Beaune, produces white wines of natural generosity, ideal for an approachable introduction to white Burgundy.

The 'Duchesse de Magenta Selection' label reflects the Mac Mahon family's commitment to offering quality wines beyond their historic estate at Chassagne-Montrachet. This cuvée, hand-picked by the Duchesse herself from the finest growers of the Mâconnais, offers outstanding value. The 2021 vintage, marked by a return to freshness after several warm years, has produced a wine of exemplary vivacity and balance.

With production of around 12,000 bottles, this Mâcon Villages is a perfect introduction to the world of white Burgundy and to the Mac Mahon family's craft. At €15 per bottle it makes an ideal choice for aperitifs with friends, everyday meals and discovering the grape varieties of Burgundy.

Brick-vaulted cellar with aligned barrels, Mâcon-Villages aging

Tasting notes

Appearance

A luminous pale-yellow robe of lovely clarity. Subtle golden highlights that attest to the generosity of the Mâconnais terroir and the ripeness of the fruit.

Nose

Immediately seductive, with aromas of white fruits — apple, pear — and spring blossom. A pleasing citrus freshness rounds out the bouquet.

Palate

Round and generous, with a lovely vivacity that balances the richness of the fruit. Clean, thirst-quenching finish with a mineral touch that recalls the limestone soils of the Mâconnais.

Technical sheet

Appellation	Mâcon Villages
Lieu-dit / Climat	Mâconnais, southern Burgundy
Grape	Chardonnay 100%
Vine age	15 to 25 years
Soil	Clay-limestone
Exposure	Variable, milder climate than the Côte de Beaune
Harvest	Manual, selective sorting
Vinification	Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Ageing	In stainless-steel tanks on fine lees
Production	~12,000 bottles/year

The terroir

Vineyard at sunset in autumn, Mâcon-Villages terroir

The Mâconnais is a wine-growing region in southern Burgundy, between Tournus and Mâcon, where Chardonnay expresses itself with unmatched generosity and appeal. The climate, milder and sunnier than that of the Côte de Beaune further north, allows the grapes to reach optimal ripeness while retaining lovely freshness. The clay-limestone soils, the legacy of a rich geology, give the wines their structure and mineral touch.

The 'Duchesse de Magenta Selection' reflects the Mac Mahon family's determination to champion the entire Burgundy vineyard. By choosing the finest parcels of the Mâconnais and applying the quality principles that govern the Abbaye de Morgeot estate, this cuvée offers an authentic and carefully crafted expression of the Mâconnais terroir, at a price that makes white Burgundy accessible to all.

Food & wine pairings

Convivial picnic at the estate with Mâcon-Villages

Asian cuisine

Sushi, maki, sashimi, fish ceviche, spring rolls

Salads & starters

Caesar salad, warm goat's cheese salad, scallop carpaccio

Aperitif

Olives, tapenade, gougères, vegetable crisps, assorted toasts

Light dishes

Vegetable quiche, goat's cheese tart, courgette gratin, grilled chicken

Serving advice

Temperature

10-12°C

Cellaring

2-4 years

Glass

Universal

Decanting

Not required

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mâconnais?

The Mâconnais is a wine region in the south of Burgundy, between Tournus and Mâcon. With a milder, sunnier climate than the Côte de Beaune, the Mâconnais is renowned for its fresh, fruity and accessible Chardonnay whites. The region's clay-limestone soils produce generous wines, ideal for discovering white Burgundy.

Why the 'Duchesse de Magenta' label?

The 'Duchesse de Magenta Selection' label indicates that this wine has been personally chosen by the Duchesse de Magenta, a member of the Mac Mahon family that owns the Abbaye de Morgeot estate. This selection reflects the family's commitment to offering quality wines from across the Burgundy vineyard, from the Mâconnais to the Côte de Beaune.

Is this Mâcon Villages a good aperitif wine?

Absolutely. The 2021 Mâcon Villages is an aperitif wine par excellence. Its freshness, generous roundness and thirst-quenching finish make it the ideal companion for an aperitif among friends. Serve it well chilled (10-12°C) with olives, tapenade, gougères or sushi. Its accessible price of €15 means you can share it freely.

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