A classic Chardonnay from Southern Burgundy - fine buttery and floral notes on the nose and a wine
of substance and finesse on the palate. Some creamy textural notes up front reveal the discreet
presence of oak, whilst on the finish there is some underlying minerality and a hint of citrus zestiness
that provides long lasting flavours.
FOOD MATCH
An admirable accompaniment to the classic Burgundian dish of poulet à la crème (chicken in creamy
sauce), or a shellfish chowder. Great with vegetable risotto and pan fried fish, too.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.From a 12 hectare plot in the village of Bussières, to the south of the Mâconnais region, with an
average vine age of about 40 years. The soil is classic argilo-calcaire that suits Chardonnay so well
and that lends elegance and finesse to the final wines. 10% of the wine is barrel aged to give a more
textural, slightly creamy element.
Available While Stocks Last.A dry, crisp, fruity Chardonnay with tropical aromas of melon and pineapple, followed by flavours of juicy nectarines and peach and a hint of vanilla.Contains sulphites, egg and milk
A fresh, clean unoaked wine made from selected grapes grown in Burgundy and the South of France. It has plenty of floral aromas, green apple and nectarine notes and good balance in the mouth between fruit and roundness leading to a long pleasant finish.Try with ham, all kinds of cold meats, grilled fish, poultry, sushi and cheeses.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
Immediately appealing with good depth of flavour and underlying finesse that provides wonderful
length and unfolding flavours - think of freshly cut hay and meadowsweet for the nose, crunchy
greengages for the palate, and some candied peel / lemongrass for the final notes.
Food match: An extremely versatile wine that can be enjoyed alone or with food – delicious alongside grilled fish
(locally we would use zander), chicken in cream sauce (poulet à la crème), asparagus & mushroom
risotto, fish chowder, a traditional roast chicken with all the trimmings, or even a cheese platter -
particularly goat's cheese.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.Plots within the Mâcon-Charnay-lès-Mâcon appellation lie on the higher slopes of the Mont du
Mâconnais, where soils are varied but limestone is prevalent. Here Chardonnay ripens under a
Continental climate (typically cold winters followed by warm springs and almost Mediterranean sun in
the summer). Once ripe, picking is both by hand and machine. Machine harvesting has the advantage
of picking in the early hours of the morning before daylight when the temperature rises; hand picking
is gentler and keeps whole bunches intact. After pressing and static settling the must is cooled to
around 12°C to ensure a controlled fermentation. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, wines are
left to winter and undergo malolactic fermentation. With enviable priority access to the cellar in
Mâcon-Charnay, Samantha tastes each individual tank (up to 20) to select a very personalised blend
for GENETIE 'Les Piliers', combining three essential elements - the florals, the exotic and the mineral.
The final blend is kept on fine lees until bottling, combining the warmth of southern Burgundy with
the elegance and finesse of the special terroir of Mâcon-Charnay-lès-Mâcon.