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Château de Messey Mâcon Cruzille Clos des Avoueries Calcaire 2018
Mâconnais, Burgundy, FranceThis wine has the elevated status of Régionale Mâcon with a geographical designation, in this case, the village of Cruzille. This walked vineyard in Cruzille, Clos des Avoueries, belonged to the monks of Cluny nearly 10 centuries before Marc Dumont took it over in 1986. He followed with purchasing the Château de Messey a few years later, converting all the vineyards to organics. This parcel is located between 360-420m, on deep red clays over limestone, hence the Calcaire in the name. This was native fermented in mostly used barrels, where it matures on lees without bâtonnage, and sees a light filtration before bottling (minimal sulphur throughout). Creamy and dense, the wood presence is felt with toasty spice throughout the lemon curd, baked yellow apple, and perfumed, vanilla musk. This feels a bit clunky at this stage, and would be best enjoyed with a creamy chicken or pasta dish to mitigate.Tasted: 30 October 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
