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Domaine Frantz Chagnolou

Winemaker and co-owner Caroline Gon was busy in the vines, a rare dry and sunny day when practically everyone was out on their tractor protecting the vines. Her husband, Frantz Chagnoleau, guided me through the 2022s in bottle and then the 2023s in barrel (for details on the former, see Producer Profile in last year’s report.) Instead of zoning in on specific sites, the focus here is on blending sites to create cuvées unique to the estate. “In 2023, we picked from September 7. The wines have one degree more of alcohol than usual, with slightly lower total acidity but the same pH. We pressed for over 3.5 hours and eliminated the final pressings [these tend to have higher potassium levels that will reduce acidity.]” Their 2022s blew me away; for me, they are the best that they have released thus far. The 2023s will have a tough job following them up, and though I don’t think they quite achieve the same level, they are worth seeking out. These are thoughtfully crafted wines that punch about their weight and represent outstanding value.

From Mâconnais 2022/2023: Don’t Pass Me By (Aug 2024) by Neal Martin

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