Le Mâconnais
by Chris Santini
2022 Mâcon-Villages “Terroir de Farges Vieilles Vignes”
France | Burgundy
In the heart of the Mâconnais lies the hilltop village of Chardonnay, self-professed birthplace of the world-famous variety of the same name. True or not, they do have a strong argument going for them given their namesake. At the base of the hill, in the shadow of Chardonnay, is the tiny village of Farges-lès-Mâcon (population: 222; mayor: Henri Perrusset), which is much less famous yet is a wonderful terroir for textbook, perfectly opulent, floral Mâconnais. We sell out of this wine every year and go back begging for more. If you’ve tried it, I’m preaching to the choir. If you haven’t, it’s never too late to get on the bus!
2020 Pouilly-Fuissé “La Croix Vieilles Vignes”
France | Burgundy
Bursting with energy and joy, this wine is bound to bring out the best of your inner bon vivant. From some gnarly old vines high on a hill, vinified by the most jubilant family I’ve ever come across (whose joie de vivre somehow gets fully infused in all the wines they make), it’s then matured for over 30 months in barrel before reaching our shores. Big, rich, and tasty, yet easy (perhaps too easy) to tipple—one bottle may not suffice.
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