Pierre Boisson Macon Bray les Essarts 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Boisson
Label Name:
 
Macon Bray les Essarts
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mâcon‑Bray, Mâconnais (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
(Note: TerroirSense rated the 2020 Macon‑Bray Les Essarts c. 90 points. )

Tasting Note
Pale yellow with aromas of pear, green apple, lemon zest and white flowers. Crisp, lively acidity, light–medium body with chalky minerality and a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, clams, shrimp, grilled white fish, roast chicken, goat and soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai seafood salad, light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Chardonnay from reasoned viticulture; hand-harvested, whole‑cluster pressing, fermented and aged mainly in stainless steel to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Pierre Boisson (son of Bernard Boisson of Boisson‑Vadot) bottles a small family domaine based near Meursault; roughly 8–8.5 ha across Côte de Beaune and Mâconnais.