In the heart of the Mâconnais, “Petits Vallons” 2023 from Domaine Aegerter celebrates the airy expression of Chardonnay at its brightest. This Mâcon-Villages AOC cuvée stands out for a clear reading of the terroir, where clay-limestone soils place their mineral signature with delicacy. Built for lovers of fine wines seeking a sensation of purity, this white delivers a bouquet of white flowers, a vivid citrus thread and a silky texture, carried by a saline tension that stretches the finish. Without artifice or excess, it favours straightness and freshness to better set the flavours dancing. As an aperitif or at the table, for a dinner written plate by plate, this cuvée slips in with discreet, almost musical elegance, leaving a delicate trace that invites conversation.

Blend and winemaking

Made from 100% Chardonnay, “Petits Vallons” 2023 comes from slopes of clay-limestone parcels typical of the Mâconnais, where temperate sun exposure promotes balanced ripening. To preserve the grape's crystalline character, vinification is carried out without barrel aging, in tank, with careful temperature control. This choice highlights the fruit's brightness, floral precision and the vintage's intrinsic freshness. The profile is therefore clean, taut and chiselled, without woody overload, offering a faithful reading of the terroir and immediate drinkability. The aromatic clarity is thus magnified, and the subtly enveloping texture reveals a rare harmony between tension and roundness, the signature of meticulous work where technical discretion serves the wine's eloquence.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Pale gold animated with silvery highlights, bright and clear, announcing pronounced freshness and a direct expression.
• Nose : Delicately floral, tinged with white rose, acacia and honeysuckle, lifted by notes of fern and verbena. Citrus—from lemon zest to grapefruit pulp—brings a quivering energy.
• Palate : Lively, caressing attack, a union of freshness and roundness. The elegant saline thread supports a core of white fruit and citrus. Long, upright finish with a delicate salivating quality that invites a second glass.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve “Petits Vallons” 2023 between 10 and 12°C in tulip-shaped glasses to encourage the gradual opening of its bouquet. Decanting is not necessary, but a few minutes of aeration in the glass are enough to reveal its floral dimension and citrus precision. Store in a cool place, away from light and temperature fluctuations. This cuvée is enjoyable today for its radiant liveliness and will accompany your gourmet moments with spontaneous grace. Its balanced structure allows it to age comfortably over a few seasons to gain in smoothness and harmony while retaining its original brightness.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : gougères, delicate fish rillettes, sea bream ceviche, crisp vegetable tempura.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio with lime, briny oysters, sea bass tartare, white asparagus with a light sauce.
• Mains : sole meunière, almond-lemon trout, herb-roasted poultry, lemon-zest and parmesan risotto.
• Cheeses : fresh and aged goat cheeses, mild tomme, young Comté with milky notes.
• Desserts : thin lemon tart, citrus shortbread, poached peach in light syrup.

Tasting occasions

“Petits Vallons” 2023 is the ideal companion:

• For an elegant aperitif where conversation opens on bright freshness.
• At a seasonal dinner where vegetable and seafood cuisine converses with a graceful white.
• As a refined gift for a lover of fine Burgundy wines.

Details

• Name : “Petits Vallons” 2023, Domaine Aegerter
• Appellation : Mâcon-Villages AOC
• Type : Still white wine
• Grape variety : Chardonnay (100%)
• Terroir : clay-limestone soils of the Mâconnais
• Winemaking : in tank, without barrel aging, serving aromatic purity
• Style : floral, citrus, saline thread, stretched finish
• Vintage : 2023
• Serving : 10 to 12°C