FRANTZ CHAGNOLEAU MACON VILLAGE CLOS SAINT PANCRAS 2022

Style: Savoury & Detailed

Caroline Gon and her partner, Frantz Chagnoleau, are among my go-to producers in the Mâconnais. Gon greeted me at the diminutive cellar on a bright sunny morning to guide me through their portfolio that centers around 6.8 hectares of vines around Saint-Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé. The centerpiece is 3.55 hectares of Mâcon-Villages in Le Clos Saint Pancras, which sits at 350m altitude. I first met Gon a few years back at Héritiers Comtes Lafon when she managed the day-to-day operations of Dominique Lafon¿s estate .There has always been a strong artisanal approach here, a sense of precision and prudence. NEAL MARTIN

"A clos of 3.5 hectares in the north Mâconnais near Clessé and the river ¿ the higher part has a very limestone soil, more clay below.¿ 11 months in foudres, bottled at the start of August. A richness and depth of ripe citrus aroma. A hint of gas but broad, silky, and joyously deliciously juicy ¿ so tasty!" BILL NANSON

Region: Burgundy, FRANCE

Variety: Chardonnay

ABV: 12.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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