Presentation
A key figure in the Mâconnais, Christophe Cordier has transformed the image of Chardonnay in southern Burgundy. At the helm of a family estate, he has forged a precise and elegant style that celebrates purity and minerality. Working exceptional terroirs in Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, and Viré-Clessé, Cordier practices sustainable viticulture with great care for the soil. Manual harvesting ensures optimal grape quality. In the cellar, vinification in oak barrels and prolonged lees aging yield wines of remarkable complexity and depth. His cuvées are marked by stone fruit, citrus, and mineral energy a true ambassador for great southern Chardonnays.
Location
Parcels spread across seven communes: Fuissé, Charnay-les-Mâcon, Loché, Leynes, Chasselas, Vergisson, and Davayé.
Terroir
The soils are clay-limestone.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning is used, with arched cane training typical of the Mâconnais region, and strict debudding.
Harvest
Grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing with a gentle press, followed by gravity-fed transfer to oak barrels.
Ageing
Aged in 500-liter oak barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
This wine is often praised for its golden hue and complex aromas. On the nose, it reveals white-fleshed fruit like pear and apple, accompanied by floral hints and a subtle minerality. The palate is rich and well-balanced, with lovely roundness and refreshing acidity. The finish is long and elegant, marked by ripe fruit flavors and a delicate touch of oak.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with seafood dishes, grilled fish, and soft cheeses.