Description
Located in southern Burgundy, the Mâconnais region spans from Tournus to the southern edge of the Saône-et-Loire department. Its 3,500 hectares of vineyards specialize in white wines: Mâcon-Villages, Saint-Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé, and Pouilly-Vinzelles.
The geographical area covers the whole of the Mâcon arrondissement, but there are 43 communes where a specific demarcation defines the Mâcon-Villages appellations. The extent of the vineyards, with their variety of soils and microclimates, means that a wide range of white Mâcon wines can be produced.
The vineyards, on clay-limestone soils, face east on gentle slopes at an average altitude of 300 metres.
LABOURE-ROI
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
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