Mâcon Cruzille (White)

Origine

Frédéric Touzot, who set up on the 11 hectare domaine in 2001, is a third generation vigneron.  The vineyards are mainly planted with Chardonnay in the commune of Martailly-les-Brancion.  The very stony soil, is of a clay-limestone type with a thick layer of white marl. The parcels are mainly worked mechanicallty (ploughing, griffage, etc). The majority of the vines are pruned to the simple Guyot method. Some parcels have been pruned to the Royat Cordon method since 2003 in order to curb yields. 

Vinification

Harvesting is mainly carried out by hand, respecting tradition. The hand-harvested grapes are pressed after macerating for 2-3 hours in a closed vat. Pressing is carried out in a pneumatic press. After settling, a proportion of the must is fermented in a temperature-controlled vat and another proportion in barrels.  Bottling takes place in May-June.

Notes de dégustation

Golden colour. Nose shows aromas of fresh fruit with white. On the nose, aromas of fresh white-fleshed fruit mingle with subtle woody notes of vanilla and grilled hazelnuts. On the palate, the wine is ample but remains lively and elegant.

Mets d'accompagnements

This wine matches well with all delicatessen, fishes in sauce. It is also strong enough to be drunk with a “volaille de Bresse”.