Presentation
Created in 1993 by Alain Normand, the estate has significantly expanded with the arrival of Sylvaine Normand in 2010, reaching 35 hectares today, located in Solutré, Chaintré, and La Roche-Vineuse. The whites, 100% Chardonnay, are vinified in stainless steel tanks and partially aged in barrels, offering balanced wines with notes of white fruits and acacia flowers, with sharp minerality. The reds, made from Gamay, are vinified in traditional maceration, giving round and fruity wines. The estate's uniqueness: Rigorous soil work, without herbicides, and sustainable agriculture, preserving biodiversity.
Location
Commune: Igé – Exposure: East.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
No anti-germinating herbicides are used; treatments are sustainable and reasoned.
Winemaking
Whole-bunch pneumatic pressing. Long fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Ageing
Lees ageing in vats.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Golden-yellow robe with bright highlights. The nose is expressive, revealing aromas of citrus zest, orchard blossoms, and dried exotic fruits. On the palate, the wine is rich and creamy, almost sweet in texture, yet it retains perfect balance and harmony without heaviness.
Visual appearance
Golden-yellow with luminous highlights.
At nose
Citrus zest, orchard flowers, dried exotic fruits.
On the palate
Creamy, smooth, almost sweet, but well-balanced and harmonious.
Food pairings
With its sunny aromatic character and supple texture, this wine pairs beautifully with goat cheeses such as the traditional AOC Mâconnais. It also makes a fine match for grilled Bresse chicken strips or fried fish from the Saône.