Mâcon-Pierreclos Clos de la Condémine of Domaine de la Tour Vayon

Mâcon-Pierreclos “Clos de la Condemine”

Terroir : Exceptionnal location on 5Ha, marl in the middle, fallen chalky rocks on the east side and limestone on the west side. Lots of fossils everywhere in the Clos, really unique. The vineyard has an east, south and west exposure at 350m to 450m altitude and a gradiant of 5 to 45 in 100.
The Clos is the reference of the Domaine.

Viticulture : Grape Chardonnay, density 8000 vines/ha, young vines, Yield : 66 hl/ha, manually harvested.

Vinification : grapes are selected, and pressed, Rack of the must, alcoolic fermentation at 18°C, malolactic fermentation is done at 100% , elevage during 9 months in tank with “Batonnage” of the lies. Finnings and light filtration before bottling.

Tasting Notes : Wine with fruit, minerality, round and well-balanced.
Mouth is elegant, pure with a good length. fresh and soft, very typical from its terroir. The balance between acidity and fruit is perfect and gives power and length.
Serve at 10°C as an aperitif or with mussels, salmon, lobster or as a desert with apricot tart or sorbets ...
Wine to drink with friends !