2023 Talmard Macon-Lugny Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay
Its Origins
As top Burgundy prices skyrocket and the cheaper Macon gets increasing attention, Domaine Talmard have formed a reputation as one of Burgundy's greatest Chardonnay bargains. Less than an hour's drive south of Puligny Montrachet and near the town actually called Chardonnay, the Talmard family have farmed since the 17th Century with grandfather Joseph first planting grapes at Uchizy. In 1971 his son Paul decided to go it alone rather than supply the local wine co-op, and today Paul's daughter Mallory and husband Benjamin are the inspiration and winemakers behind Talmard. By intense focus on vineyard management, harvesting at perfect ripeness, and channeling even top fruit into these basic 'village' wines, Domaine Talmard wildly over-deliver on the Maconnais proposition - white Burgundies of extreme quality for value.
What The Critics Say
Winemakers technical notes
Village: Lugny located in south of Burgundy. The wine comes from a parcel blend located in the plateau of the « Genièvres ». This is considered one of the best exposed plateaus in the commune of Lugny at an altitude of 250 metres. Grape Variety : Chardonnay. Clones : 809, 95, 76, 548. Area : 1.90 ha. Terroir : Limestone clay. Planting density : 8 500 plant/ha. Yield : 66 hl/ha. Production : 16 500 bottles. Average age of the vine: 40 years. Responsible viticulture: Grass cover and tillage; Use of sustainable plan protection products. Mechanical harvesting. Juice is obtained by pneumatic pressing. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in order to keep all the complexity of the terroir. Ageing in stainless steel vats.
| Variety | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Region | Burgundy |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2028 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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