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Viré-Clessé Chardonnay

9.16 ratings
9.05 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
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

From the northern Macon and from the excellent 2014 vintage for White Burgundy. Initially notes of pineapple juice, a touch of mango and other tropical fruits. Clean unadulterated fruit - this wine doesn’t see any oak. The free run juices are vinified in Guffens horizontal stainless steel tanks. A textured creaminess on the palate which is amazing given the lack of wood - allows the excellent fruit to shine together with mineral overtones. Great value at $41 AUD. Will look for this in the future.

From the northern Macon and from the excellent 2014 vintage for White Burgundy. Initially notes of pineapple juice, a touch of mango and other tropical fruits. Clean unadulterated fruit - this wine doesn’t see any oak. The free run juices are vinified in Guffens horizontal stainless steel tanks. A textured creaminess on the palate which is amazing given the lack of wood - allows the excellent fruit to shine together with mineral overtones. Great value at $41 AUD. Will look for this in the future.

Dec 23rd, 2021
Bob McDonald

Pale to Mid Lemon in colour. Appley mineral aromas. On the palate quite rich mouth filling fruit with saline minerality coming through. A medium to full bodied white - 100% Chardonnay from Macon-Villages. Fermented in stainless steel - no oak maturation required - the fruit is rich enough on its own. Tastes more like a New World Chardonnay. Good QPR at $41 AUD.

Pale to Mid Lemon in colour. Appley mineral aromas. On the palate quite rich mouth filling fruit with saline minerality coming through. A medium to full bodied white - 100% Chardonnay from Macon-Villages. Fermented in stainless steel - no oak maturation required - the fruit is rich enough on its own. Tastes more like a New World Chardonnay. Good QPR at $41 AUD.

Apr 28th, 2018
Erik Ackerman

A steal at its price point

A steal at its price point

Nov 12th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.4

Headed downhill. Screaming acidity, lemony with muted green apple and peach. Softened up with food.

Headed downhill. Screaming acidity, lemony with muted green apple and peach. Softened up with food.

Jun 6th, 2016
Michael Fiur

Great white. Last bottle.

Great white. Last bottle.

Nov 27th, 2017
Max Gottesfeld

Max had this 11 years ago

Max had this 11 years ago

Oct 1st, 2013