This comes from 2 hectares of parcels 6- to 30-years old that are planted on clay and limestone soil with a high quantity of small stones throughout the vineyards. It is higher than most of their other vineyards at 340 meters. Yields are 50 hl/ha. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless-steel for 18 months. This wine is fresh and fruity, with notes of pineapple and honey. It is a great accompaniment to seafood or on its own as an aperitif.

André Bonhomme’s first harvest took place in 1956. He was the first grower in the Mâconnais to bottle and sell his own wine, and was at the origin of the creation of the new Viré-Clessé appellation in 1998.
Today, son-in-law Eric Palthey and André’s daughter Jacqueline are in charge of the 11-ha estate, where their son, Aurélien (Oenologist) is taking centre stage. The viticulture is currently being converted to organic, large amounts of straw is still being dispersed in the vineyard, which helps fighting erosion and acts as a natural fertilizer, sheeps are let roaming in the vineyards, keeping the grass in check. The yields are very small, the grapes are hand-harvested and gently crushed, in full, in a pneumatic pressoir. Natural yeasts are used and all parcels are vinified separately before the final assemblage.

Chardonnay (100%)

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, thanks to its number of different styles. You’ll find everything from lean and chalky to rich, creamy and aged in oak, and even some of the world’s finest sparkling wine too.

Burgundy