Domaine des Vercheres Macon-Villages 750ML 2010   
Sku: 97601101

Domaine des Vercheres is a family domaine located in the hilly, northernmost part of the Maconnais region, just south of the Cotes Chalonaise. Owner Andre Dupuis is now succeeded by his two sons, Remi and Jean- Christophe. The 24 acre Macon Villages vineyard, in the communes of Mancey and Royer, is planted entirely with Chardonnay on southeast facing slopes at an average altitude of 820 feet. The vines average 30 years of age. The soils in the two largest parcels are a mix of clay and limestone, covered with small white pebbles. In one parcel, the subsoil is deep and cool clay, which makes for a slow ripening process and the development of complex stone fruit and citrus flavors. The other parcel has an almost pure rock soil where the vines' roots go deep into the limestone. This parcel warms up early and provides ripe, generous Chardonnay fruit with a distinct minerality. The exceptional quality of the Domaine des Vercheres Macon Villages is the result of the blending of the fruit from these two vineyard sites. Dupuis pere pioneered the use of the “Guyot simple” pruning method, then more common in the Cote d'Or, but not in the Macon region. By using this method, which leaves one fruit-bearing cane on the vine, the viticulter is able to reduce yields and obtain more concentrated fruit. Sustainably farmed, the Dupuis sons have planted grass in every row to create a healthy, natural ambiance.

	Country: France Region: Burgundy Sub-Region: Maconnais Appellation: Macon Villages Grape Varietal: Chardonnay Type: Sparkling   Suggested Retail 14.99