Wines Mâcon and Mâcon-Villages Terres Mâconnaises - 2022

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Terres Mâconnaises 2022 is a charming white wine from the heart of the Mâconnais, in the southern reaches of Burgundy. As is classic for the appellation Mâcon and Mâcon-Villages AOC, this is a 100% Chardonnay, expressing both varietal purity and the particularities of its origin. The 2022 vintage enjoyed a warm and relatively dry growing season, lending the wine ripe fruit character alongside its habitual freshness. The vineyards benefit from limestone-rich soils, which impart a distinctive mineral thread, while careful vinification helps preserve delicacy and balance, relying mostly on temperature-controlled stainless-steel to retain vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity.

The Mâconnais region is renowned for producing some of the most approachable, fruit-forward Burgundian whites, often at great value. The gentle hills are dotted with small villages and benefit from a slightly warmer climate compared to the northern Côte d'Or, meaning the Chardonnay grapes ripen a bit more fully, resulting in wines that balance orchard and stone fruit with lively citrus notes and a hint of white blossom. The historical reputation of Mâconnais is rooted in its wines' honest, terroir-driven character, often associated with straightforward pleasure and food-friendliness.

To highlight its freshness and fruit profile, Terres Mâconnaises 2022 makes an excellent companion to a range of dishes. It is ideal with grilled or baked freshwater fish, such as trout or pike, as well as shellfish and prawns. The wine’s lively acidity will complement a simple chicken sauté with tarragon or a goat's cheese salad—both regional classics. For a taste of local tradition, serve with the Burgundian specialty of escargots in garlic butter, where the wine's zesty lift will contrast the richness beautifully.

For best enjoyment, serve this wine well chilled, in the range of 8-10°C. This temperature preserves its crispness and aromatic vibrancy while allowing a gentle evolution as it warms in the glass. Decanting is not necessary; simply open and pour to enjoy its youthful brightness and subtle mineral nuance.