MÂCONNAIS

This is the most southerly outpost of Burgundy, before finally moving into Beaujolais. The region has gained popularity for its affordable styles of Chardonnay (about 75%+ of its production) that express a more ripe and fruity quality owing to the abundance of sunshine and the increased impact of the Mediterranean. The best vineyards lie close to the Saône river and benefit from easterly and south easterly exposure. As we reach further south, the limestone and clay rich soils begin to incorporate more pockets of granite, which is where you will often find Gamay planted.