The Maconnais Flashcards
How many cases does the Maconnais produce
3.7M
What are the soils of the Maconnais
Jurassic limestone, including strata from the Bajocian, Bathonian and Upper Jurassic epochs
What is the % of the wine which is Chardonnay
90%
Which red grape is the most dominant
Gamay
What is white wine marketed as?
Macon, Macon-village and Macon+commune (Marcon-Lugny)
Which Co-op produces 30% of the total wine production?
Cave de Lugny
Name the 5 village-level appellations
Pouilly-Fuisse, Pouilly-Vinzelles Pouilly-Loche, Vire-Clesse and Saint-Veran
Which is the newest village-level appellation
Vire-Clesse (1999)
Soil of Vire-Clesse
Upper Jurassic Strata on a Bajocian base
Style of Vire-Clesse
Fresh and lively fruit, almond and quince jam, aromatic
Famous rocks of Pouilly-Fuisse
Rock of Solutre and Rock of Vergisson
Climate of Maconnais
Continental with Mediterranean influences
Soil of Pouilly-Fuisse
Argilo, Calcareous
Style of Pouilly-Fuisse
Classic Chardonnay, with hazelnuts, toasted almond and rich & Luscious
Name the four villages of Pouilly Fuisse
Fuisse, Soultre-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintre
Name a top producer in Pouilly-Vinzelles
Brett Brothers
Name the two towns on La Saone along the Maconnais
Tournus and Macon
Which village can Pouilly-Loche wines be labeled as?
Pouilly-Vinzellez
Saint-Veran is split north and south of which Maconnais village?
Pouilly-Fuisse
Style of Saint-Veran
Rounder, tender and fruits, aromas of white fruit, flowers, hazelnut, toasted almond, honey and flint
Notable producers of Maconnais
Chateau de Fuisse, Cave-Coop de Lugny, Brett Brothers
Style of White Macon (Regional appellation)
Chardonnay - Lively, light, fruity bouquet, lemon overtones
Style of Red & Roses (Regional appellation)
Gamay, Pinot Noir - small red fruit, blackcurrant, raspberry, and spice
Macon + Geographic location styles. How many white communes, how many red communes
White - 26 communes: villages include - Vire, Lugny, Clesse, Chardonnay, Prisse
Red - Gamay, 66 communes (20 for marketing)
