What wine region is Mâcon?

southern Burgundy
Macon Wine Mâcon is the generic regional appellation for red, white and rosé wines from across the Mâconnais sub-region of southern Burgundy. In contrast to location-specific appellations like Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâcon AOC wines are representative of a particular quality level, rather than a particular terroir.

Is Macon Villages a white Burgundy?

The Mâcon Villages area is located in the southern half of Burgundy, close to the Beaujolais area. This appellation is the largest of the Mâconnais area, covering about 2500 ha of vineyards and 43 communes. Mâcon Villages are only white wines.

How many Macon Villages are there?

26 communes
Macon Villages is an appellation name given to 26 communes spread across the Maconnais region, producing wines that are a step up in quality from the regional Macon title.

What grape is Mâcon Lugny?

Chardonnay
Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny 2019/20

Grape Chardonnay
Characteristics Peach, Apricot, Floral, Lemon
Type White
ABV ABV 13.50%
Region Burgundy

Where is Macon Villages made?

Mâcon-Villages is an appellation for dry white wines made from the Chardonnay grape variety. These are produced in selected communes of the Mâconnais wine area of southern Burgundy. The appellation represents a step up in quality from the standard Mâcon title.

What is Mâconnais known for?

The Maconnais is undoubtedly most renowned for its dry Chardonnay-based white wines. But it also makes some delicious, and very budget-friendly reds and rosés. Red and pink Mâcon wines are made with either Pinot Noir or Gamay or a combination of the two, depending on the appellation.

What wine region is Chablis?

Bourgogne region
The Chablis wine region is in France, in the northern part of the Bourgogne region in the Yonne department between Paris and Beaune, a short hop from the Champagne region. Chablis in a few figures: Nearest town: Auxerre (20km)

Where is Mâcon-Lugny from?

France
The village of Lugny is located high up in the South of the Mâcon region. It has a great reputation for its white wines which has made Mâcon famous….Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres.

Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines
Country France
Region Burgundy Sub-Region: Mâconnais
Vintage 2019

Where is Chablis wine region?

The Chablis wine region is in France, in the northern part of the Bourgogne region in the Yonne department between Paris and Beaune, a short hop from the Champagne region. Chablis in a few figures: Nearest town: Auxerre (20km)