COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Richard & Stéphane Martin
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine du Mont Épin Mâcon-Péronne 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay white wine from the Mâcon-Péronne appellation in Burgundy's Mâconnais sub-region. Produced by brothers Richard and Stéphane Martin, it continues their family's winemaking tradition. The estate is situated on the hillsides of Péronne, an area known for its diverse soil types. The vineyards are farmed using organic practices, with an average vine age of around 40 years.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Martin brothers manage nearly 60 small vineyard parcels.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located on hillsides near a historic Gallo-Roman route.
Fact 03
Farming practices are organic, focusing on soil revitalization.
Fact 04
The Mâcon-Péronne appellation requires a minimum of 11% ABV.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine du Mont Épin Mâcon-Péronne 2021 involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging for 10 months on fine lees, also in stainless steel vats. Harvests are managed with attention to parcel-specific maturity. The producers follow organic farming principles and aim for a non-interventionist style to express the terroir.
