Mâcon-Pierreclos La Roche of Domaine de la Tour Vayon

Mâcon-Pierreclos “La Roche”

Terroir : Limestone.
The vineyard has an east exposure at 250m altitude and a gradiant of 10 in 100.

Viticulture : Grape Chardonnay, density 8000 vines/ha, aged 43 years old, 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 : Gold color with grey reflection
Nose : fresh with citrus, almond and minerality with a hint of liquorice and anise.
Mouth is 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 with poultry, seafood, grilled fish, sushi ...