Macon

In the past, Macon was known for its red wine.

Nowadays, Macon is the largest producing area of white wine in Burgundy.

White wine in Macon is light and dry. It is typically an everyday wine, rather cheap and pleasant.

Red wine is still produced. It is light to medium and fruity.

Macon Supérieur wines come from the same area but have more alcohol which explain why they are called "superieur".

Actually, most of the Superieur wines are sold under the regular Macon classification.

Macon Villages winemaking process is similar to Superieur, but wines are distinctively better. Only white wine in Macon Villages.

Mâcon wine information:

Appellation:	Appellation Mâcon Controlée Appellation Mâcon Supérieur Controlée Appellation Mâcon Villages Controlée (white wine only)
Location:	From Tournus to Mâcon city
Place:	Mâcon, Péronne, Igé, Azé, Vergisson, Chardonnay, Tournus, etc
Soil:	Limestone Chalk
Size:	4,100 ha (10,000 acres)
Production:	13 million bottles
Grapes:	Red: Pinot Noir and Gamay White: Chardonnay
Type of wines:	Light dry white wine Light fruity red wine A few rosé wines
Age:	White: 2 to 3 years Red: 2 to 5 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2006, 2005, 2003
Aromas:	White: Almond Nut Flower
Mâcon and Food:	White: Oysters Chicken in white cream Asparagus Cold meat
Mâcon and Cheese:	White wine: Banon Boursin Comté Charolais Reblochon Cheddar Next

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