Mâcon Viré, Mâconnais

Domaine de la Bongran

Cuvée E.J. Thévenet Viré-Clessé Chardonnay 2017

Jan A
9.4

Found this forgotten bottle at the bottom of my Burgundy section in my cellar. Drank this at release and then thought: forget this a couple of years. That couple of years became 8, and today a completely different wine has emerged in the glass. Golden color and aged nutty Burgundy tones emerge. This is a wine that has a little bit of residual sugar but today's bottle has integrated it into the wine which makes it way less obvious. Still a rich tropical profile but there is enough fine filligrine acidity to support and bring balance. I think this is just past peak, so I'm going to drink my other bottles soon. Awesome wine and still relatively affordable. Worth seeking out. — 2 days ago

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Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen Koenen

Vintage?
Jan A

Jan A

2017, delectable once again didn't save it properly...
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Jan A, it’s always fun to find that bottle you thought had bee drunk long ago — sometimes it’s too long, but this sounds like a real winner, congrats!!

Domaine Henri Perrusset

Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2024

Ed
9.1

Loved this one. Would drink it again and again. Great value for $24 — 3 months ago

Domaine de Roally

Tradition Viré-Clessé Chardonnay 2010

lovely fragrent fruity with a hint of sweetness. — 6 months ago

Vignobles Thévenet & Fils

Mâcon-Pierreclos Chardonnay 2022

Green apple and lemon aromas. Medium body with good balance. Solid value from Rosenthal. — a year ago

Tom liked this

Domaine André Bonhomme

Viré Clessé Chardonnay 2020

Moores. 2020 — 4 years ago

Romain, Byron and 2 others liked this
ESF

ESF

My JRT looked exactly like the one on the left! Cheers

Domaine Roger Luquet

Clos de Condemine Mâcon Villages Chardonnay 2020

Great single vineyard white Burg — 5 years ago

Mike, Ron and 2 others liked this

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

Clos du Four Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine Chardonnay

A favorite Macon Chard. Tart green apple, hint of citrus, wet rock, crisp acidity, rich and full bodied with no new oak. — 17 days ago

Joseph Drouhin

Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2012

Fantastic Montrachet with a buttery yet fresh citrusy pallet! Love it — 2 months ago

Cave de Lugny

Les Charmes Mâcon-Lugny Chardonnay

Eric L
9.4

Got at Young’s. Good balance, not dry but not too thick & yellow either. French Estate bottled at a good price. Buy again. — 2 months ago

Jean Manciat

Franclieu Mâcon Charnay Chardonnay 2023

Creamy and rounded. — 9 months ago

Tom liked this

Blason de Bourgogne

Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2015

Blason de Bourgogne – Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2015
Mâconnais, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Mâcon-Villages is often considered the “gateway” to Burgundy whites, made for freshness and early drinking. What makes this bottle remarkable is its survival—cellared for a decade, it defies expectations for such an entry-level Chardonnay. Proof that even modest Bourgogne whites can occasionally surprise.

Aromas & Flavors
Candied baked pear, hints of honey, and touches of bruised apple. Some oxidative tones, but still carrying a thread of orchard fruit brightness.

Mouthfeel
Rounded and softened with age, medium-bodied, and gently waxy. Less about crispness now, more about mellow textures and faded fruit.

Food Pairing
Best suited for soft cheeses (Brie, Délice de Bourgogne), roasted chicken, or simply enjoyed contemplatively on its own for its curiosity factor.

Verdict
Not the most refined or expressive, but undeniably fascinating—especially given it was crafted for youthful freshness. A gentle reminder that Chardonnay, even from humble origins, can age with surprising grace.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: Zero expectations, but cellaring proved me wrong—this modest Macon-Villages still showed character after 10 years. Cheers!
— a year ago

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Domaine Chanson (Chanson Père et Fils)

Viré-Clessé Chardonnay 2006

Those French winemakers sure know how to make wines that last. — 5 years ago

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