{"product_id":"domaine-michel-macon-villages-burgundy-france","title":"Domaine Michel Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGolden orchard fruit, subtle smoke, and lifted citrus freshness define the 2024 Domaine Michel Macon-Villages, a Chardonnay that balances generosity with classic Burgundian restraint. Drawn from mature vines planted on clay-limestone soils just outside Viré-Clessé, the wine captures the approachable charm of the Mâconnais while retaining mineral tension and precision. Domaine Michel’s multigenerational commitment to traditional farming and careful cellar work continues to shape wines that emphasize purity, texture, and honest expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denis Michel, Franck Michel, \u0026amp; Vincent Michel\u003cbr data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"673\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"673\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franck Michel\u003cbr data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"706\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eVineyard Manager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vincent Michel\u003cbr data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003cbr data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"803\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"803\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutte Raisonnée\u003cbr data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"846\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-limestone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"880\"\u003eAverage Vine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 years\u003cbr data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eThe nose opens with ripe apple, pear, peach, and apricot aromas layered alongside hints of citrus peel, pineapple, cream, and soft vanilla tones. On the palate, the wine is dry yet generous, offering flavors of candied apple, sweet orchard fruit, and ripe peach balanced by touches of lemon pith and faint smokiness. The texture is rounded and dense without heaviness, finishing with fresh acidity and a subtle mineral lift that keeps the wine vibrant and food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003eThe Michel family has cultivated vines in the village of Cray since at least 1850, building a deep connection to the terroirs of the Mâconnais over six generations. René Michel began bottling estate wines in 1970, laying the groundwork for the domaine’s modern identity. Today, Franck Michel oversees cellar operations while his nephew Vincent manages the vineyards, continuing the family’s dedication to traditional viticulture and quality-focused winemaking. The domaine farms approximately 37 acres, producing wines that reflect both the richness and precision of southern Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2410\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eServe chilled at 50–54°F in a Burgundy white wine glass to highlight the wine’s texture and aromatic complexity. Excellent alongside roast chicken, cream sauce pasta, white fish, salmon, mushrooms, fondue, roasted root vegetables, or soft-ripened cheeses. Its balance of ripe fruit and freshness also makes it an elegant aperitif wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42241334378551,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Domaine_Michel_Macon-Villages_Burgundy_France_2024.png?v=1779650615","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/domaine-michel-macon-villages-burgundy-france","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}