The Winery Besson of Mâconnais

Winery Besson
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 973 of the estates of Mâconnais.
It is located in Mâconnais

The Winery Besson is one of the best wineries to follow in Mâconnais.. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Mâconnais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Besson Estate is located in the enchanting region of Mâconnais, in Burgundy, France. This region, though less famous than the Côte d'Or, has long been hailed for its production of exceptional Chardonnay-based white wines. The Besson Estate is a perfect execution of what this region has to offer. Nestled in the idyllic village of Vergisson, the Besson Estate spans 8 hectares of fertile lands. The vineyard is a mix of alternating branches of young and old vines, some dating back to over a hundred years. Between the lush landscape and the aged but well-maintained architecture of the estate's cellars and buildings, it does not take long to understand why this region is so important for French wine. Although the estate may be best known for its Pouilly-Fuissé, it also produces an exceptional Macon-Vergisson, both of which are balanced and distinct expressions of the Mâconnais terroir. The wines are made traditionally, with fermentations in foudre and barrel according to the vintage and cuvée. This makes their wines rich and complex, with a precise balance between acidity and the creamy texture typical of Chardonnay wines. But what perhaps most distinguishes the Besson Estate is its commitment to sustainability. All procedures, from the vineyard to the cellar, are managed with the greatest care for the environment. The vines are worked organically, without the use of chemicals. This respect for the earth translates not only into better farming practices, but also into a purer and more authentic wine. At the Besson Estate, there is a sense of history and tradition, as well as the audacity to innovate and evolve.

Top Winery Besson wines

Looking for the best Winery Besson wines in Mâconnais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Besson wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Besson wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Besson

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Besson

How Winery Besson wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, navarin of lamb or haddock with curry cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Besson

In the mouth the red wine of Winery Besson. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Besson

  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Besson.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Mâconnais

The Mâconnais wine region in Southern Burgundy is centred on the provincial town of Mâcon, from which it takes its name. The region produces a considerable amount of wine, specializing in white wines made from Chardonnay and a smaller number of red wines made from Pinot Noir and Gamay. Unlike the Côte d'Or to the North, where a band of densely planted vines runs roughly north-south across the countryside, the vineyards of the Mâconnais are more sparsely planted and interspersed with land devoted to other forms of agriculture. The landscape here is made up of rolling limestone hills, bordered to the east by the Saône River, which flows south to join the Rhône just outside Lyon.

The Climate of the Mâconnais shows signs of its proximity to the Rhône valley, with higher than average temperatures, lower rainfall and - perhaps most importantly - less risk of vine-damaging spring frosts. The southern end of the Mâconnais slightly overlaps the northern boundary of Beaujolais - itself officially Part of the Burgundy wine region, but often treated as a separate region. The title Mâcon covers white, red and rosé wines from the entire region. A number of communes within the appellation's catchment area have been recognized as sources of premium wines and may add their names to the appellation; for example, Mâcon Lugny.

The top white wines of Winery Besson

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Besson

How Winery Besson wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pork colombo, mackerel with quick mustard or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Besson.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Callet

This grape variety is native to the Balearic Islands (Spain), more precisely to the island of Mayorque, and has been cultivated for a very long time. It is said to be the result of a natural cross between the Callet Cas Concos (Negrella) and the Fogoneu, the former being in danger of extinction. Callet is hardly known in other wine-producing countries, but in France it should be interesting for the production of original rosé wines that are pleasant to drink.

The top pink wines of Winery Besson

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Besson

How Winery Besson wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The word of the wine: Flower

Wine disease resulting in a whitish haze and a vented taste.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Besson

Planning a wine route in the of Mâconnais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Besson.

Discover the grape variety: Arrufiac

The white Arrufiac is a grape variety that originated in France (South West). 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 large bunches and small grapes. The white Arrufiac can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica.

News about Winery Besson and wines from the region

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

The word of the wine: Flower

Wine disease resulting in a whitish haze and a vented taste.