Mâcon-Solutré Bourgogne "Cardonus Rex" 2018
AOC Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, Burgundy, France
100% Chardonnay | 13% ABV
Discover this French white wine made with 100% Chardonnay grapes from Burgundy. The name of this wine is a play on the prehistoric roots that are found in the region, and the vineyards used for this wine lie underneath the majestic 'Rock Of Solutré' that towers over the town like a distinguished bouncer! A beautiful wine that could either be drunk on its own or with fresh seafood and cheese.
This wine exudes notes of lemon, mineral, pear, and pineapple. Powerful yet light, with bright white and yellow fruit notes on an elegant frame that seems coiled to strike. The finish is long and lip-smacking, while the nose keeps you beguiled for hours.
Service: Serve chilled at 7-13°C.
Food Pairing: Excellent with pork, poultry, fish, shellfish, pasta in white sauce, cheese, and vegetarian dishes.
Meet the winemaker: Denis Bouchacourt
The 5.5-hectare 3rd generation domaine is located in Solutré, planted on hillsides.
This area is a little hotter with less frequent rainfall than other areas in the north of Burgundy. These Mediterranean influences mean that the grapes ripen slightly faster than in the other winegrowing areas of the region which influences the personality of the wines.
Predominately clay and limestone with coral residue formed from the Alps coral reef during the Mesozoic Era. The iconic Rock of Solutré, was created from fossilized coral plateaus that developed approximately 160 million years ago in these seas. Silex is also present in a low percentage.
Wine&Earth Full Sustainability Review Pending.
Domaine Bouchacourt Denis is a small three generations family-owned estate established in Solutré. The vineyard is located exclusively on hillsides. Cultivation takes place without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides or synthetic fungicides. Manual harvesting. Vinification and ageing in accordance with the characteristics of each vintage. Awarded a HVE "High Environmental Values" Label.
White | Still | 75cl | 13% ABV
Cellaring: Ready to drink now.
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested, and wild yeasts are allowed to do their work uninterrupted. Malo also takes place naturally. The use of oak is very slight and careful, as Denis doesn’t want to hide each terroir’s individual aspects.
- Organic - Practising (Uncertified)
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