Olivier Merlin Macon la Roche Vineuse Aop 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Olivier Merlin
Label Name:
 
Macon la Roche Vineuse Aop
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mâconnais — Mâcon‑La Roche‑Vineuse
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Neal Martin (Vinous) 90/100 and Allen Meadows (Burghound) 88/100 for the 2021 Mâcon‑La Roche‑Vineuse Vieilles Vignes

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus, green apple and white peach with white‑flower and light vanilla/lees notes; pronounced saline minerality, crisp acidity and medium body leading to a focused, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled seafood (scallops, shrimp), chicken in cream sauce, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Japanese tempura, Cantonese seafood, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Chardonnay; fermented mainly in stainless steel (classic cuvée) while Vieilles Vignes may see neutral/older oak; malolactic fermentation, lees aging and light filtration. Organic viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Olivier Merlin (La Roche‑Vineuse), ~11 ha in the Mâconnais; Olivier and Corinne Merlin established the domaine in the late 20th century, farming Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay with organic practices. Vieilles Vignes parcels date 60–80 years.