Larochette Manciat

This family domaine produces some of the finest 'Grands vins de Terroir' in Chaintre (pop. 250) since five generations. Marie-Pierre and Olivier Larochette took over the family estate in 1992 and finished their new cellar in 1999. The manual harvest on the 7 hectares of the domain, traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques in Oak barrels, the elevage on 'lies' followed by 'batonnage' and the latest harvest possible brings a rare, complex, powerful and elegant Macon. The wine is delicate in the best sense of the word. It has a certain creaminess that comes from the fruit rather than from oak. It is light, refreshing & delicious. When you compare this wine to other Chardonnays available in the same price range, it blows them away.