Louis Latour

Les Genièvres Mâcon-Lugny Chardonnay

8.7121 ratings

8.88 pro ratings

Mâcon-Lugny, 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

Top Notes For

8.8

Not sure if their bottles influence my experience, but they are impressive: thick glass, heavy, & regal, like a premier Burgundy, not a 20$ one. Waxed Granny Smith, dandelions, & quince notes. It’s the concentration & wobbly mid palate that betrays its more bargain roots.

Not sure if their bottles influence my experience, but they are impressive: thick glass, heavy, & regal, like a premier Burgundy, not a 20$ one. Waxed Granny Smith, dandelions, & quince notes. It’s the concentration & wobbly mid palate that betrays its more bargain roots.

Oct 19th, 2021

Peter van den Besselaar

8.8

Vintage 2016 - pear and citrus in smell, true to type chardonnay, refreshing - at Bunga Melati Alphen

Vintage 2016 - pear and citrus in smell, true to type chardonnay, refreshing - at Bunga Melati Alphen

May 24th, 2018

8.6

Nice fruity start with a buttery finish

Nice fruity start with a buttery finish

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2015

9.0

Little to no oak; terroir

Little to no oak; terroir

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2015

8.1

Totally average in so many ways. Not in a bad way, but pretty much in a bad way

Totally average in so many ways. Not in a bad way, but pretty much in a bad way

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2014

Winemaker Blood Moon Wines, Senior Retail Assistant Blackhearts & Sparrows Wine Purveyors, Cellarhand Stonier Wines

8.4

Good value

Good value

Mar 30th, 2014

Beverage and Bar Coordinator Jean-Georges NYC

8.7

Everyday Chardonnay and spaghetti westerns

Everyday Chardonnay and spaghetti westerns

Feb 4th, 2014

8.6

Light but bland - almost no distinctive notes.

Light but bland - almost no distinctive notes.

Aug 4th, 2023

8.7

It's okay..

It's okay..

Sep 4th, 2021

7.9

Not convincing!

Not convincing!

Jun 4th, 2021