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Domaine de l’Echelette, Burgundy


Macon Cruzille


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Introduction: This wine is classified as a Mâcon Cruzille. This is a special classification for wines that come from the communes of Cruzille, Grevilly and Martailly-les-Briancon. These areas have a reputation for producing higher quality wine than generic Macon.

Appellation: Mâcon Cruzille
Grape: Chardonnay 100%
Soil: argilo-calcareous
Exposure: south/south-west
Age of the vineyard: 25 to 55 years
Vinification: stainless steel tank
Maturation: 9 to 12 months
Potential production: 50 000 bottles /vintage

Tasting Notes: This is a white wine which differs by its taste: white flowers (lily and dog rose) with a touch of citrus. It is a brisk and fruity wine that we advise with starters, white meat, fish and seafood. Mâcon Cruzille grows on a rich land. It has a very good reputation amongst white wines due to the consistency of its quality.