Coeur des Sages Macon Villages Chardonnay 2023 12.5% 750ml

Coeur des Sages Macon Villages Chardonnay 2023 12.5% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Light gold with a touch of green.

Aroma
The nose is fresh and zesty, with lemon, grapefruit, green apple, and juicy pear layered over subtle floral notes like acacia and white blossom.

Palate
On the palate, it’s crisp and energetic, bursting with citrus and orchard fruit, backed by a clean, mineral edge. Bright acidity gives it a refreshing lift, while a smooth, rounded texture keeps it balanced and easy to enjoy. This is a vibrant, versatile wine that works beautifully for everything from casual sipping to food pairings.

Food matching
Perfect with oysters, white fish, scallops, roast chicken or turkey, creamy pasta dishes or risottos and with goat cheese or mild brie.

Vinification
Grapes are machine-harvested at peak ripeness, with the ideal balance of sugar and acidity confirmed through multiple ripeness checks. They’re quickly transported to the winery and gently pressed using pneumatic presses. The juice then flows naturally into settling tanks, where it’s sulphured, cooled to 12°C, and treated with enzymes to kickstart clarification. After 12 to 24 hours of settling, the clear juice is racked off the solids, inoculated with selected dry yeast, and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures between 16°C and 20°C to preserve aromatics and freshness. Once fermentation wraps up, the wine is racked again and typically undergoes malolactic fermentation— depending on the wine’s acidity—to soften the texture and add complexity. After malolactic fermentation, it’s racked and lightly sulphured.

Grape variety
Chardonnay

Expert Reviews

Ray Jordan

92 Pointsout of 100.
A delightful, light-bodied, beautifully balanced chardonnay. Malolactic fermentation softens acidity and adds texture without overpowering freshness. Lemon zest, juicy apple and white flowers on the nose, with citrusy mineral character through the palate. Seamless and smooth—perfect drinking now. Cellar: 5 years.

Wine Pilot11 September 2025