{"product_id":"macon-villages-aop-2023","title":"Mâcon-Villages AOP 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mâcon-Villages is drawn from Chardonnay vineyards across the rolling Mâconnais, where clay-limestone soils and a comparatively warm Burgundian climate encourage ripe yellow fruit while retaining a fresh mineral line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation in stainless steel protects the purity and immediacy of the fruit. A period on the lees brings a little extra weight and softness, keeping the style generous and rounded without relying on overt oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright straw gold, clear and youthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe apple, yellow plum and lemon curd are joined by a light buttered note and a hint of spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth and easy-flowing, with orchard fruit at the centre and enough acidity to maintain lift. Subtle cream and mineral notes add interest, leading to a clean finish of apple and citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile match for smoked-haddock fishcakes, roast chicken sandwiches with watercress, leek and Cheddar tart, or steamed mussels with cream and herbs. It is equally comfortable as a well-chilled aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Pouilly is based in Solutré-Pouilly at the heart of the Mâconnais. Brothers Vincent and Pierre-Antoine Besson represent the family's fifth generation of winegrowers, following a line that began with their grandfather Pétrus in 1933.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine covers approximately 20 hectares across numerous parcels in Pouilly-Fuissé and neighbouring appellations. Many vines are more than 50 years old, and the brothers combine sustainable cultivation with close personal oversight from vineyard to bottle. Their Mâcon-Villages is designed to show the open, welcoming side of Chardonnay from southern Burgundy, with immediate fruit and sufficient detail to remain interesting throughout a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Pouilly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849006530620,"sku":"VBMACON23","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-de-pouilly-macon-villages-aop-2023-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377179","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/macon-villages-aop-2023","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}