MÂCON-VILLAGES 2015

BOUCHARD Ainé & Fils

Beaune - France - magasin@bouchard-aine.fr

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Since 1750, Bouchard Ainé & Fils is devoted to the excellence and renown of the

region's noble grapes. The 18th-century Hôtel du Conseiller du Roy in Beaune houses

the cellars where is perpetuated, generation after generation, the tradition of quality,

elegance and prestige in selecting and making fine Burgundy wines.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: white gold.

Nose: a light wine with floral and fruity aromas, and a hint of fresh almond.

Palate: a supple and charming wine with flavours of white peach, lemon and a beautiful

minerality.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect as a pre-dinner drink served with salty finger foods such as chips, crackers,

peanuts and olives. This wine will be a perfect companion to poultry or veal in cream

sauce, creamy risotto with meat, fish.

Serving suggestions

Serve chilled between 10°C and 12°C

Ageing potential

From 2 to 6 years

Origins

A Mâconnais regional appellation grown in 43 communes falling within the

Mâcon-Villages appellation, which extends over 3 050 hectares. 

Vinification and maturing

Vinification in low-temperature stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the freshness

and tension of the grape variety.

Ageing during 6 months for one part in stainless steel tank and for the other part in

barrel.

MÂCON-VILLAGES 2015

BOUCHARD Ainé & Fils

Beaune - France - magasin@bouchard-aine.fr

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Vintage : 2015

2015 will remain as a memorable year for French wines, particularly Burgundies where

the state of health of the vine was exceptional both for white and red wines. As such we

were able to harvest our Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays at optimum phenolic maturity

conducive to producing quality wines with concentration and balance.

Springtime arrived quickly after quite a mild winter. Flowering occurred quite rapidly in

early June followed by veraison in mid-July and the grape-harvest which commenced in

early August for the most-advanced vineyards. Our Pinot Noirs unfortunately sometimes

suffered from the excessive hot temperatures, which lead to “sunburning” and a fall in

certain yields. This magnificent healthy environment and the full maturity of the

grape-stalks led to minimal sorting requirements at the cuverie. There was a higher

proportion of full-bunch red vinification with fermentation in vat lasting 3 weeks on

average.

Our white Burgundies reveal themselves as being quite rich and well-balanced and

already showing fine expression for certain appellations. Their style will allow for

enjoyable early drinking yet show signs of ageing well.

Our red Burgundies, as they are ageing in barrel, show intense colour with complex

aromas of fully-ripe red fruit and a soft-tannic, fleshy structure, well-rounded and full to

the taste with good length. 2015 can already be considered as a great vintage with

generous wines while young which will continue to gain in complexity as they mature.