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In a few words ...
Three generations of winemakers have worked this 8.5-hectare estate in Chaintré, a small village in southern Burgundy between Mâcon and Beaujolais. philippe valette's father was the first farmer in the region to stop selling grapes to the cooperative and create his own domaine wine. After completing his oenology studies in 1990, Philippe made the decision to convert the vineyard to organic farming. The following two years were very difficult, as his preparation at school was far from the reality of organic farming. The estate has followed biodynamic principles since 1992. The natural balance of the soil and vines is at the heart of our concerns. Regular scratching of the soil and grassing encourage deep root system development. As a matter of principle, the estate does not subscribe to organic certification, since Philippe believes that "it's up to conventional growers to be transparent about their practices" and not up to him to prove that he works without chemicals. He has never wanted to pay to be free to work with living matter. Maison Valette's mâcon chaintré cuvée is made from 60-year-old chardonnay vines. The
Tasting notes
Aroma
Ripe apple, honey, lemon and mineral gray all come together in a distinctly mature, vinous nose.
Taste
A wine of incredible richness, with stewed fruit, minerality and a tension that leads to length, pebble juice and honey.
Product details
Keeps
2022 years
Peak
2022 - 2032
Service
12°C
Grape varieties Chardonnay
Terroir -
Culture type
Organic
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
-
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Aumônière de noix de saint jacques - cassolette de ris de veau
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Domaine Valette
Maison Valette is a domain from the region Bourgogne in France, that produces 3 wines available to purchase, including the wine Mâcon Chaintré Vieilles Vignes 2019.
Appellation
Mâcon-Chaintré
The appellation Mâcon-Chaintré is part of the region of Bourgogne from France which include Maison Valette and its 3 cuvées. Spread over 28715 ha, this region is 1.5 million hectolitres.
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