Domaine de Roally

Tradition Viré-Clessé Chardonnay

8.9115 ratings
9.121 pro ratings
Viré-Clessé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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8.8

The 2019 Viré-Clessé is a cuvée predesigned to be what you might call a consumer-friendly Mâconnais from less noble terroirs. I can see how the bouquet would instantly entrance the casual drinker with clean and pure red apple and lime cordial scents. The palate is rounded, not soft, but mouth-filling with lime and Clementine notes. Not long, but very drinkable. (Neal Martin, Vinous, November 2021)

The 2019 Viré-Clessé is a cuvée predesigned to be what you might call a consumer-friendly Mâconnais from less noble terroirs. I can see how the bouquet would instantly entrance the casual drinker with clean and pure red apple and lime cordial scents. The palate is rounded, not soft, but mouth-filling with lime and Clementine notes. Not long, but very drinkable. (Neal Martin, Vinous, November 2021)

Nov 12th, 2021
Dana Bonelli

On point! All kinds of wild flowers, nuts, and fruits here. Acid is perfect.

On point! All kinds of wild flowers, nuts, and fruits here. Acid is perfect.

Mar 13th, 2018
Josh Spurling

Holy smokes, this is good. Ripe and almost fat, but then the acidity brings it back. I want scallops, beurre blanc, and a glass of this!

Holy smokes, this is good. Ripe and almost fat, but then the acidity brings it back. I want scallops, beurre blanc, and a glass of this!

Jan 2nd, 2018
Tara Abernethy

A beautifully opulent Mâconnais Chardonnay. A luminous golden robe with bright gold reflections. Bouquet of caramel, honey, lemon and lemon compote. Notes of ripe lemon and and apricot on the palate with amazingly bright acidity and a lengthy finish. A very well balanced wine. #vin_elegance #viréclessé #maconnais #chardonnay

A beautifully opulent Mâconnais Chardonnay. A luminous golden robe with bright gold reflections. Bouquet of caramel, honey, lemon and lemon compote. Notes of ripe lemon and and apricot on the palate with amazingly bright acidity and a lengthy finish. A very well balanced wine. #vin_elegance #viréclessé #maconnais #chardonnay

2 people found it helpfulDec 20th, 2017
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.6

A highly reliable, southern Burgundy value.

A highly reliable, southern Burgundy value.

2 people found it helpfulSep 8th, 2014
Kotaro Hayashi

猪肉と。太刀打ちできる感じの重さ。

猪肉と。太刀打ちできる感じの重さ。

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2014
jerod peitsmeyer

I want oysters

I want oysters

Aug 13th, 2015
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

slightly nutty with developed characters and some crisp apple acidity. not bad.

slightly nutty with developed characters and some crisp apple acidity. not bad.

Jun 20th, 2015
Chris MacLean

Reduced at first but refreshing after a decant. Integrated residual sugar made me long for soft cheese.

Reduced at first but refreshing after a decant. Integrated residual sugar made me long for soft cheese.

Jun 7th, 2015
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.7

Herbal on the nose with hints of citrus tiny bit of buttery notes the palate much of the same!

Herbal on the nose with hints of citrus tiny bit of buttery notes the palate much of the same!

Jan 29th, 2015