Top 100 wines of Mâcon-Azé
Discover the top 100 best wines of Mâcon-Azé of Mâconnais as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Mâcon-Azé and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Mâcon-Azé
The wine region of Mâcon-Azé is located in the region of Mâcon of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Jadot or the Domaine de la Garenne produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mâcon-Azé are Chardonnay, Gamay noir and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mâcon-Azé often reveals types of flavors of cream, vegetal or floral and sometimes also flavors of honey, flint or caramel.
In the mouth of Mâcon-Azé is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Mâcon-Azé, producing 36 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Mâcon-Azé go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or cured meat.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
