COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
SARL Richard et Stephane Martin
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viré-Clessé Domaine du Mont Épin Bio is a 100% Chardonnay from the Mâconnais sub-region of Burgundy. The estate was acquired by brothers Richard and Stéphane Martin in 2015 and was converted to organic farming that same year. The Viré-Clessé appellation, established in 1998, is known for its limestone-rich terroir. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, contributing to a high-quality harvest.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Viré-Clessé is Burgundy's youngest village appellation.
Fact 02
The appellation's soils include unique calcareous formations known as 'cray'.
Fact 03
The Martin brothers converted this estate to organic farming upon acquisition.
Fact 04
Viré-Clessé can produce 'levroutés' wines from noble rot-affected grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Viré-Clessé Domaine du Mont Épin Bio is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The vineyards are farmed using organic practices. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather, leading to a high-quality harvest. The winemaking process, managed by Richard and Stéphane Martin, utilizes a modern cellar that blends traditional and innovative techniques, with a focus on expressing the distinctiveness of the terroir and the vintage.
