Mâcon-Verzé Climat „Les Perches“ AOC 2024

Wine Description for Mâcon-Verzé Climat „Les Perches“ AOC 2024 by Bret Brothers

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling medium golden yellow with green reflections, indicating the youthful freshness of this Chardonnay.

Nose

Impressively chalky and cool on first impression – this wine needs air to unfold its full potential. After decanting, a multi-layered aromatic play emerges: apple and pear meet cucumber, complemented by notes of dry biscuit and anise. The barrel ageing remains subtly in the background – a sign of craftsmanship.

Palate

Youthful, taut and refreshing. The invigorating acidity forms the backbone, whilst bright fruit and saline minerality provide tension. A subtle tannin lends additional structure. The wine feels mouth-watering and practically demands the right culinary partner.

Finish

Clear, mineral and persistently fresh with a fine saline echo that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The „Les Perches“ parcel lies in the village of Verzé at 230 metres elevation over Jurassic limestone – that Burgundian terroir which gives Chardonnay its characteristic tension. The 40 to 50-year-old vines bring the necessary depth and concentration.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested on 19 September 2024. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in barrel, unfiltered, with minimal sulphur use. Only 3,240 bottles were produced – a wine that perfectly combines purism and terroir expression.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This wine seeks dishes with similar structure: scallops with lemon butter, pan-fried turbot, calf’s sweetbread with morels or medium-aged goat’s cheese. Also an excellent choice with sushi or raw fish.

Special Features

An authentic Mâcon Villages that demonstrates great Burgundy wines need not necessarily come from famous vineyard sites. The Bret Brothers understand how to produce wines of remarkable precision through minimalist intervention and respect for terroir.