2021 Mâcon Villages "Au Poirier Chanin" Domaine Pierre Boisson

📌 Description

Mâcon-Villages Au Poirier Chanin 2021 – Domaine Pierre Boisson is a pure, chiselled, and luminous Chardonnay. This fresh, balanced vintage perfectly reflects the Boisson signature: a precise, taut, and mineral-driven wine that unites Mâconnais generosity with Meursault precision.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay.

Expressed here with clarity and finesse: lemon, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, chalk, and a delicate saline touch.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Mâconnais (France).

From vineyards in the southern part of Burgundy, on well-drained limestone and clay-limestone soils, this wine captures the freshness and purity of its terroir.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 10 and 12 °C (50–54 °F). A brief 15-minute aeration enhances its aromatic precision.

⏳ Ageing Potential

5 to 8 years.

• 2023–2026: bright, citrus-driven expression with mineral texture.

• 2027–2030: develops buttery and honeyed nuances while retaining its tension.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: pale yellow with golden highlights.

• Clarity: clear and brilliant.

• Legs: fine and regular, showing balance and freshness.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: fine and precise.

• First nose: lemon, pear, white flowers.

• Second nose: almond, wet stone, fresh butter, chalk.

👄 Palate

• Attack: lively and direct.

• Structure: fluid, taut texture with perfectly balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: citrus, white fruits, hazelnut, saline minerality.

• Overall balance: harmonious, precise, and energetic.

• Length: clean, taut, and persistent finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Shellfish and oysters.

• Grilled or steamed fish.

• Pressed cheeses (young Comté, Beaufort).

• Roast or creamy poultry.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Mâcon-Villages Au Poirier Chanin 2021 – Domaine Pierre Boisson is a refined, linear, and mineral Chardonnay, perfectly embodying the precision and purity of Boisson’s style.