Maconnais Flashcards
What kinds of wines are produced here?
Primarily whites. Chardonnays. Three well-known regions are Macon-Villages, Pouilly-Fuisse, St-Veran.
Also pinot noirs and some gamays.
What is the climate of Maconnais?
Continental, but slightly warmer and drier than the rest of Burgundy. Harvest begins two weeks before Chablis.
What is the aspect and geography of Maconnais?
Fairly flat, low-lying hills
What is the soil of Maconnais?
Some are limestone/marl, but going south more granite and schist are found.
Where is Maconnais?
South of the town of Toumus, south of Cote Chalonnaise
How many Premier and Grand Cru are in Maconnais?
Zero
What are the rankings of wine in Maconnais?
Macon (basic, 80% of production), Macon-Villages, then top tier is wines with a Macon-“village name” on the label such as Macon-Lugny or Macon-Vire. There are 26 of these village types
What is the most well known wine from Maconnais?
Pouilly-Fuisse, a dense and bold chardonnay
What vinification techniques are common in Maconnais?
Little use of new oak other than Pouilly-Fuisse production
What are the regional appellations of Maconnais?
Macon AOP: Mostly whites (chardonnay)
Saint-Veran AOP: Only whites (chard), some new oak
Pouilly-Fuisse AOP: Only whites (chard), some new oak
What is the flavor profile of chardonnay from Maconnais?
Ripe stone fruit, honeysuckle, citrus peel, wild herbs.
What is the flavor profile of Pouilly-Fuisse chardonnays?
Apple, pineapple, white peach. Structure and freshness.
What is the style of Pouilly-Fuisse?
Richer, more tropical, stone fruit, warmer climate
