Domaine Nicolas Maillet Macon-Verze

This fourth-generation, 8-hectare Domaine is situated in the commune of Verze; a cool terroir, being a corridor of well-ventilated opposing east and south-west facing slopes, with deep limestone and chalk soils. It is recognised as producing some of the tensest, freshest and most minerally wines in the Maconqnais. From 1928 to 1998, their grapes were sold to the local cooperative, which dominates production. However, since 1999, Nicolas has bottled everything at the property. The Domaine was certified as organic in 2008 and since 2013 they have largely employed biodynamic practices.

They work their soils vigorously to ensure healthy, microbiological activity and hand-harvest in small containers to preserve the integrity of the grapes. All their wines are vinified in tank – with entirely indigenous, natural yeasts – to preserve the purity, freshness and character of the terroir. They are only racked if it is necessary and use minimal doses of SO2.

The Macon Verze is from 50-year-old vines and shows pure, tense, fresh aromas and flavours of stone fruits, white flowers and saline minerality.