VIRÉ-CLESSÉ 2013

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2013  

Recognised in 1998 and receiving the official new appellation a year later, Viré-Clessé is the first communal appellation from the remarkable terroirs within the wider AOC Macon-Villages. Viré and Clessé are two villages situated in Southern Burgundy between Tournus and Macon. With the style of their wines being so similar, a single appellation was chosen. It covers 406,65 ha.

The appellation is situated on two slopes, running North-South, with valleys between, which are composed of limestone (Bajocian) and marl-limestone strata from the Oxfordian era (Jurassic). Other soils on the low slopes are clay with "chailles"- sandstone pebbles - well-drained land facing East. The "Cray", a Maconnais chalky soil with white stone is found here - the best soil for Chardonnay. Altitude - between 200 m and 400 m.

100% Chardonnay

COLOR : Gold
NOSE : Fresh, fruity with aromas of dried fruit and citrus.
PALATE : Frank and fresh attack, good minerality.

Traditional Vinification Pressing, settling of lees; Tank fermentation with temperatures controlled between 18°- 19° C. for 8 days. 2 weeks fermentation. Racking, then ageing on fine lees for 8 months.

Perfect with poultry, crustaceans, sauted vegetables, goat cheeses and Camembert.

11 to 13°C

4 to 6 years

Defying all weather forecasts, capricious Mother Nature never let up. After a long winter, a gloomy spring and a fine providential summer, for the most part, the pickers had to wait until the start of October to take up their secateurs. The consequences of the weather’s whims – such as shatter and millerandage, hail damage, concentration and disease – all had an impact on the quantities harvested. Across the region, no winegrowing area was spared. Some had very low yields with volumes equal or even less than those recorded in 2012. Fortunately, the first tastings suggest that 2013 is a very successful vintage. Once again, experience has made all the difference.