Nicolas Delfaud Macon-Verze 2022

Up and comer Nicolas Delfaud is making authentic, mineral and balanced wines from east-facing limestone slopes in the appellation of Macon-Verzé. Currently in organic conversion, Nicolas farms 4 hectares of Chardonnay and Gamay vines ranging in age up to 55 years old. Following a philosophy that wine is made in the vineyards, Nicolas tends to be hands off in the cellar and ferments his wines with indigenous yeast and minimal intervention.

Region: Burgundy Appellation: Macon-Verze Varietals: Chardonnay Vineyard: Chardonnay planted between 2002 and 2018 Soil: Clay-limestone with some marl Viticulture: Organic conversion, implements some biodynamic practices; hand harvested Vinification: Fermentation in stainless with indigenous yeast Aging: Aged 9 months in a combination of tank and neutral barrels Production: 6000 bottles or 500 cases Tasting Notes: Fresh and nervy with citrus fruit notes and a mineral core