The wine region of Mâcon-Chaintré is located in the region of Mâcon of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Valette or the Domaine Cornin produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mâcon-Chaintré are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mâcon-Chaintré often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, yellow apple or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Mâcon-Chaintré is a . We currently count 33 estates and châteaux in the of Mâcon-Chaintré, producing 43 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Mâcon-Chaintré go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or cured meat.
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.
