Mâcon-Verzé “Le chemin blanc” (2022) - Nicolas Maillet

Nel cuore del Mâconnais, la cantina di Nicolas Maillet custodisce un segreto che risale a generazioni. "Le chemin blanc", un nome che evoca un antico sentiero bianco, è più di un semplice vino; è un omaggio alla tradizione familiare e alla terra di Verzé. Si narra che questo sentiero fosse percorso dai pellegrini diretti a Cluny, e che lungo il cammino si fermassero a riposare tra i vigneti, trovando ristoro e ispirazione. La famiglia Maillet, con radici profonde in questa regione, ha deciso di onorare questa storia con un vino che cattura l'essenza del luogo, unendo passato e presente in un calice di Chardonnay.

The appellation: Mâcon-Verzé AOC

Mâcon-Verzé AOC is an appellation in the heart of southern Burgundy, in the Mâconnais sub-region. Famous for its elegant, mineral white wines, this appellation reflects the richness of the Burgundian terroir, with a particular emphasis on Chardonnay, which dominates local production.

What to eat with Mâcon-Verzé “Le chemin blanc”

Who makes it: Nicolas Maillet

Nicolas Maillet is an independent producer based at Vergisson, in the heart of the Mâconnais, one of the areas of Burgundy best suited to producing Chardonnay. After taking over the family estate, Nicolas chose to follow an organic, non-interventionist approach, with the aim of making wines that respect the terroir and the identity of the variety. The winery works without chemical products in the vineyard, with spontaneous fermentations and ageing in stainless steel or neutral wood, in order to bring out the purity of Chardonnay to the full. The result is a range of elegant, fresh and mineral wines, with great potential to evolve.

The vine of Mâcon-Verzé “Le chemin blanc”

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Mâcon-Verzé “Le chemin blanc”: the Mâconnais area

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Mâcon-Verzé “Le chemin blanc”

Primary aromas: Citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers.

Secondary aromas: Light notes of yeast and bread crust.

Tertiary aromas: Nuances of honey and toasted almond.

Tasting notes: Fresh and vibrant, with good minerality and a long, savoury finish. The palate shows a perfect balance between acidity and body, with notes of white-fleshed fruit and a slight creaminess.