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Clos de Chevigne 'Les Morats', Saint-Veran | Burgundy, France

£19.70

A beautiful combination of 100% Chardonnay fruit and oak.

The Saint-Véran appellation sits within southern Mâconnais region, at the crossroads of Burgundy and Beaujolais. It is a relatively new AOP, established in 1971.

Clos de Chevigne was founded in 1990, in the commune of Prissé, nestled at the foot of the Roche de Solutré – which, as a silhouette, appears on the label as the symbol of the domaine. Its 25 ha are of stony scree and Jurassic clay-limestone soils, perfectly suited to the finesse of Chardonnay wines. A semi-continental climate with abundant sunshine gives further richness and character.

Vineyard work is geared towards an authentic, more traditional winemaking style with hand-harvesting, direct pressing of the grapes upon arrival in a pneumatic press, settling, cold stabilization for 48 hours. Fermentation in tanks at a low temperature of 16-20°C to preserve the aromas followed by aging in tanks or barrels. The "Les Morats" cuvée is aged in oak for 8 months.

The Clos is currently undergoing organic conversion and will be fully certified starting with the 2023 vintage.

A beautiful combination of 100% Chardonnay fruit and oak.

The Saint-Véran appellation sits within southern Mâconnais region, at the crossroads of Burgundy and Beaujolais. It is a relatively new AOP, established in 1971.

Clos de Chevigne was founded in 1990, in the commune of Prissé, nestled at the foot of the Roche de Solutré – which, as a silhouette, appears on the label as the symbol of the domaine. Its 25 ha are of stony scree and Jurassic clay-limestone soils, perfectly suited to the finesse of Chardonnay wines. A semi-continental climate with abundant sunshine gives further richness and character.

Vineyard work is geared towards an authentic, more traditional winemaking style with hand-harvesting, direct pressing of the grapes upon arrival in a pneumatic press, settling, cold stabilization for 48 hours. Fermentation in tanks at a low temperature of 16-20°C to preserve the aromas followed by aging in tanks or barrels. The "Les Morats" cuvée is aged in oak for 8 months.

The Clos is currently undergoing organic conversion and will be fully certified starting with the 2023 vintage.

Origin: St Veran, Macon, France

Grapes: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: The palate is full and of richly textured tropical fruits whilst retaining a wonderful minerality and balanced oak. A slightly spicy/peppery, long lasting finish.

ABV: 14.0%

Vintage: 2022

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Attributes: Vegan, oak aged

Closure: cork

Farming: Organic, certified from 2023 harvest

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Food pairing suggestions: Pairs well with shellfish (prawns, lobsters, langoustines, etc.) as well as white meats in creamy sauces (veal, poultry). Its minerality complements sushi perfectly. Ideal with goat cheese.