The best wines of Mâcon

Discover the best wines of Mâcon of Burgundy as well as the best winemakers of Mâcon and estates of Mâcon to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Mâcon and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Mâcon by region

Looking for a good wine of Mâcon of Burgundy among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Mâcon. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Mâcon with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Mâcon

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Mâcon

Red wines from the region of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, filet mignon with prunes and white wine or roast pork confit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Mâcon

On the nose the red wine of the region of Mâcon. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Mâcon. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Mâcon

  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.55/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Mâcon

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Mâcon

A wine route planned in the region of Mâcon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Mâcon.

Discovering the wine region of Mâcon

The wine region of Mâcon is located in the region of Mâconnais of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vignes du Maynes or the Domaine Jean Manciat produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mâcon 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 often reveals types of flavors of cherry, banana or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of lemon peel, nectarine or floral.

In the mouth of Mâcon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 221 estates and châteaux in the of Mâcon, producing 315 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Mâcon

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Mâcon

White wines from the region of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or cured meat such as recipes of macaroni and cheese gratin, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Mâcon

On the nose the white wine of the region of Mâcon. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or beeswax. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Mâcon. is a .

The best vintages in white wine of Mâcon

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.83/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Mâcon

  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Mâcon

A wine route planned in the region of Mâcon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Mâcon.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great sparkling wines of Mâcon

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Mâcon

Sparkling wines from the region of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dafina, peasant minestrone or rabbit with cream sauce anne's way.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Mâcon

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Mâcon

A wine route planned in the region of Mâcon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Mâcon.

The word of the wine: Bordeaux barrel

Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.

Great pink wines of Mâcon

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Mâcon

Pink wines from the region of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lisbon veal sauté, old-fashioned pork roll or rabbit with prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Mâcon

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Mâcon. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Mâcon

  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.55/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Mâcon

  • Gamay
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Mâcon

A wine route planned in the region of Mâcon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Mâcon.

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.

Great sweet wines of Mâcon

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Mâcon

Sweet wines from the region of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of coconut beans, pasta with tuna and cream or summer tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Mâcon

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Mâcon. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Mâcon

  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Mâcon

  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Mâcon

A wine route planned in the region of Mâcon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Mâcon.

The word of the wine: Petite arvine

An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.

Great other wines of Mâcon

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Mâcon

Other wines from the region of Mâcon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or cured meat such as recipes of pasta with zucchini, quiche without pastry or chicken legs and changing.

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Mâcon

  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Structure

Refers to both the structure and the overall constitution of a wine.

Discover other regions and appellation of Mâcon

A wine route in the region of Mâcon ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • Ardèche
  • Aze
  • Bissy la mâconnaise
  • Bussières
  • Chardonnay
  • Charnay-lès-mâcon
  • Cruzille-en-mâconnais
  • Davayé
  • Fuissé
  • Igé
  • La roche-vineuse
  • Mâcon-uchizy
  • Ozenay
  • Péronne
  • Serrières
  • Sologny
  • Uchizy
  • Viré