Crafted by Domaine de la Creuze Noire from Chardonnay grown on the limestone-rich slopes of the Mâconnais, this Mâcon-Villages is a wine of freshness and understated charm, shaped by cool-climate fruit and a restrained approach in the cellar, with notes of citrus, orchard fruit and white blossom lifted by a clean mineral edge, its bright acidity and supple texture making it especially versatile with food, ideal alongside roast chicken, soft cheeses, shellfish or lighter creamy dishes, and equally enjoyable as an aperitif.

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Mâcon-Villages – Chardonnay
A crisp, elegant white Burgundy: fresh, rounded and mineral-driven. Perfect for guests looking for an approachable style of Chardonnay. Perfect for Chablis drinkers wanting something a little softer and more generous.

Domaine de la Creuze Noire is situated in Leynes, on the frontier between the hillsides of Mâconnais and the slopes of Beaujolais. This family-run vineyard spans more than 32 hectares and is located in one of the most beautiful vineyard regions in France. The estate produces fine Burgundy wines, making use of the unique terroir.

At Domaine de la Creuze Noire, quality begins in the vines. They execute each step of the viticulture cycle with great care, including pruning, soil maintenance, green harvest, and grape picking. Nature always has its say, and it’s the winemaker’s task to adapt and cope with it. Respecting the environment is crucial. The estate gives particular attention to respecting soils and biodiversity. In 2018, the estate received High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3 Certification.

Chardonnay (100%)

Chardonnay is one of the most versatile and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, renowned for its adaptability to diverse climates and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, where it reaches its most elegant and mineral expression, Chardonnay can range from crisp and steely to rich and opulent, depending on where and how it is made. Its relatively neutral character allows it to reflect both terroir and technique—whether aged in stainless steel for a lean, citrus-driven profile, or in oak barrels to develop notes of vanilla, toast, and creamy texture. Flavours often include apple, pear, lemon, peach, and tropical fruits, with cool-climate examples offering tension and minerality, while warmer regions yield fuller, rounder styles. From Chablis to Napa, Margaret River to Sicily, Chardonnay remains a benchmark for quality and diversity in white wine.

Burgundy - in eastern France, is one of the world’s most revered wine regions, celebrated for its deep-rooted history, complex terroirs, and single-varietal expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Unlike Bordeaux's grand blends, Burgundy focuses on purity and place, with wines that reflect the nuances of individual vineyards—sometimes just a few rows of vines. The region is divided into key subregions: Chablis in the north (crisp, mineral whites), the Côte de Nuits (prestigious reds like Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée), the Côte de Beaune (home to legendary whites like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet), as well as the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. With a mosaic of limestone-rich soils and a cool continental climate, Burgundy produces wines of finesse, elegance, and remarkable aging potential. Its system of classifications—from regional to village, premier cru, and grand cru—is rooted in centuries of tradition and terroir-driven philosophy.