Domaine Cordier Père et Fils : Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine "Clos du Four" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine "Clos du Four" 2023 Domaine Cordier Père et Fils

Tasting

Colour
This white wine reveals a pale yellow hue shading towards gold, with hints of green. Its clarity and brightness reflect a beautiful purity.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet blends notes of white fruits such as pear and peach with touches of white flowers. A mineral dimension reminiscent of flint intertwines with nuances of citrus zest, apple and subtle oaky notes.

Palate
The attack is sapid and reveals an elegant structure. The palate, well balanced, extends the fruity aromas perceived on the nose, underpinned by a mineral backbone and a fine oakiness. The long, lively finish ends on hints of white pepper and lemon.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with John Dory fillet with courgettes or veal sauté in cream sauce. It also goes very well with seafood, grilled fish, as well as hard cheeses or fresh goat's cheese. Dishes such as mushroom risotto or garlic-grilled prawns also make lovely pairings.

Service and Storage

To fully appreciate this Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine "Clos du Four" 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of between 11 and 13°C. A brief hour of decanting can be beneficial while the wine is still young. It can be enjoyed now and will continue to develop favourably until around 2028.

The Richness and Precision of a White Wine from Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine

The Estate

Founded in 1945 in the village of Fuissé, in Burgundy, Domaine Cordier Père et Fils is renowned for the quality of its white wines. Now run by Christophe Cordier, a demanding and passionate winemaker, the estate spans 31.5 hectares divided into more than 120 plots across the Mâconnais. The estate stands out for its modern technical facilities and its environmental commitment, holding organic certification and applying biodynamic practices across its entire vineyard.

The Vineyard

This wine comes from the "Clos du Four" plot, located in the commune of Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine. This terroir, just over one hectare in size, sits at an altitude of 350 metres, halfway up the slope, and enjoys ideal exposure to the rising sun. The vines, around 70 years old, thrive on deep, very stony clay-limestone soils. Vineyard management incorporates soil-friendly practices, such as ploughing with draft horses and vegetation weaving, together with carefully controlled yields.

The Vintage

The year 2023 was marked by hot, dry weather conditions, particularly in spring and early summer. Despite these high temperatures, the vines benefited from regular rainfall, which nonetheless led to increased fungal pressure. Harvest took place in September, beginning in intense heat before finishing in milder conditions. The crop proved healthy and abundant, yielding grapes with fine ripeness and well-preserved acidity.

Winemaking and Aging

For this Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine "Clos du Four" 2023, whole clusters undergo gentle pressing before being transferred to vat by gravity. Fermentation occurs naturally using indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged on full lees for 12 months in new wooden conical vats, with lees stirring, then continues for a further 6 months in oak foudres. Bottling is carried out by gravity, without fining and with very light filtration.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay