Granges Macon Villages 22

The Macôn is all about Chardonnay, and for me, it’s the epicenter of affordable Chardonnay from Burgundy. The most famous Chardonnay from this region is Pouilly-Fuissé, produced in the area surrounding the two Macônnais villages of Pouilly and Fuissé.

There are other villages-designated wines named for their vineyard locations such as Mâcon-Chaintré, Mâcon-Fuissé, Mâcon-Vinzelles, and Mâcon-Charnay. Wines labeled Mâcon-Villages are regional wines from a broad area of the Mâcon and blended from village sites throughout the entire region.

The Paquet family settled in the Mâcon in the 1950s, securing vineyard property in the village of Fuissé. Their base of operation is Domaine De Fussiacus — named after the Roman governor who founded the village of Fuissé. The Paquet family’s vineyard holdings stretch over gentle south-east facing hills, featuring clay and limestone soils. The combination of organically farmed vineyards, hand harvesting, and natural yeast inoculation adds to stellar quality Chardonnay.

After Jean-Paul passed management duties on to his son, Yannick became the third generation grower and winemaker at his family’s property. “Domaine de Granges” is an exclusive second label Yannick makes for our buying group. Yannick is a true fanatic for detail in the vineyard and winery, and his meticulous devotion to quality leads to outstanding results in the bottle.

In the glass, this wine will remind you of just how much you love White Burgundy. I love the quality and attention to detail of this Pouilly-Fuissé producer that drills directly down their entire portfolio.

Thanks to the property’s higher elevation and the calcareous soil, there’s a beautiful lift and nerve in perfect balance with a creamy richness.
Golden apple and yellow fruits meet citrus and preserved lemon notes, all joining in a fresh and vibrant palate. This versatile Chardonnay is a delight on its own and will shine with roasted or grilled chicken, lighter pork dishes, and of course, seafood.

Chardonnay lover? Burgundy lover? Stock up on this outstanding value from a small family vigneron.