Macon-Charnay Franclieu

White
Chardonnay

Imported by: Louis Dressner

Winemaking Information

Direct pressed followed by 24-48 hours cooling of the juices. Native yeast fermentation with nine months aging in stainless steel tanks. 3 grams of sulfur added at pressing and 50-70mg at bottling.
SO2: During winemaking, at bottling
Fining/Filtration: Filtered and occasionally fined

Vineyard Information

Appellation: Mâcon-Charnay
Soil Composition: Clay, Limestone
Farming: Sustainable

Fun Facts: From Manciat's oldest vines, at 30-35 years old, on a gentle, stony slope of clay-limestone soils. These are some of Jean's favorite vines.

Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above