Labouré-Roi Mâcon-Villages
Wine Description
Located in southern Burgundy, the Mâconnais region spans from Tournus to the southern edge of the Saône-et-Loire department. Its 3,500 hectares of vineyards specialize in white wines: Mâcon-Villages, Saint-Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé, and Pouilly-Vinzelles.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
clay, limestone
Elevation:
984 feet
Exposure:
East
Harvest time:
beginning of September
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
Maceration technique:
The grapes are pressed gently and slowly in pneumatic presses, then the must is settled at low temperature
Malolactic fermentation:
partial
Fining agent:
not animal based
Length of aging before bottling:
6 - 8 months
Total SO2
27
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
3.5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2
27
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L
Wine Production
The grapes are pressed gently and slowly in pneumatic presses, then the must is settled at low temperature. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats with selcted yeast to preserve the freshness and natural fruitiness of the grapes.
About the Vineyard
The geographical area covers the whole of the Mâcon arrondissement, but there are 43 communes where a specific demarcation defines the Mâcon-Villages appellations.
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