History
The Clos de Chevigne located in the commune of Prissé is a 25 hectare vineyard offering a range of Mâconnais wines.
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Origin
The Saint-Véran appellation is located in the south of the Mâconnais, at the crossroads of three gastronomic regions: Burgundy, Beaujolais and Bresse. This young PDO was created in 1971.
The Clos de Chevigne was founded in 1990, nestled at the foot of the Roche de Solutré, in the south of Burgundy in the commune of Prissé.
Soil
Stony scree and clay-limestone soils of the Jurassic period.
Vinification
Traditional vinification : Direct pressing at reception of the grapes in a pneumatic press, settling, cold stabulation during 48 hours. Fermentation in vats, at a low temperature of 16/20° to preserve the aromas. Aging on lees in vats for 8 to 10 months with regular stirring.
sensory characteristic
Colour
Pale yellow with golden yellow reflections.
Nose
The nose allows to appreciate subtle aromas of ripe fruits, citrus fruits and woody notes.
Palate
The mouth is vinous with a nice freshness on the finish.
Recommendations
Goes well with noble shellfish (gambas, lobsters, lobsters,...) but also with cooked foie gras and white meats in cream sauce (veal, poultry). Sushi is a perfect match with its minerality. Ideal with goat cheese.
Serving
10 - 12°C
Cellar potential
To be drunk within 2 years