Tasting Notes
A very special Chardonnay that I'd happily drink every day of the week. Clean and pure and absolutely expressive of Chardonnay (without oak influence) and the limestone rich soils it comes from. Linear and pristine minerality drive this wine from start to finish along with the elegant citrus and stone fruits. Drinking this wine is an experience and not just another Chardonnay. Top 10 producers of Chardonnay in my book. - Chris L
The Valette family have been producing some of the finest wines in Macon for generations, with current winemakers Baptiste and Phillippe taking over from their father Gerard Valette. The wines have a cult following in France and are rarely seen outside of the country.
The family farms 17 hectares of vines, most of which are located in Macon-Chaintre. The soils here are a mix of clay and limestone, which enhances the minerality of the wines, and a lot of work is done in the vineyards to promote vine health whilst keeping yields low. This combination creates deeply concentrated wines, which are perfect expressions of their terroir. The vines are also farmed organically, with no systemic sprays, pesticides or herbicides used at all.
In the winery, there are zero additions... absolutely zero. Completely natural. A term that is probably overused and certainly used with too much fanfare. But when the wines are this good - pure, layered and elegant - then it's worth a mention. Maison Valette shows the power and presence great Chardonnay has to offer.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Macon |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |