The 2023 Mâcon-Uchizy Les Maranches has a slightly more austere bouquet, though well-defined with a light sea spray note. The palate is nicely balanced with pear and light pineapple tones, satisfying weight and touches of peach on the finish. Drink over four to five years. 89 Points Vinous

• Practicing biodynamic
• 100% Chardonnay
• From a 1.8 ha vineyard in Uchizy
• 200m altitude
• 30+ year old vines
• Shallow clay soil with white limestone. Very rocky
• Indigenous yeast
• Aged in large 45hl barrels