Domaine Chêne, Mâcon-La Roche-Vineuse White Aged in Oak Barrels

Blend

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol percentage

13%

Tasting notes

Colour: clear golden yellow with an elegant shimmer.

Nose: expressive aromas of exotic fruits such as pineapple and passion fruit, complemented by ripe peach, subtle hazelnut notes, toast, and a hint of vanilla from the oak aging.

Palate: full and creamy with a beautiful balance between ripe fruit, freshness, and minerality. The oak aging adds extra depth and a soft texture, while the chalky soil provides refined tension and a slightly saline finish.

Structure

Rich, creamy, and gastronomic with fresh acidity and elegant minerality.

Aging

Aged in oak barrels (élevé en fût de chêne).

Aging & Potential

Beautifully drinkable now, with potential for further development and added complexity.

Food pairing

Excellent to combine with:

• Salmon dishes
• Grilled fish
• Shellfish
• White meat in creamy sauce
• Cheese dishes
• Brie and Camembert
• Luxurious aperitif moments

Serving temperature

10–12°C

Vineyard

From La Roche-Vineuse in Mâconnais, Southern Burgundy.

Vines

Including older vines of approximately 40 years old for the prestige cuvées.

Soil

Clay and limestone soils (argilo-calcaire) with a stony structure.

Terroir

The rolling hills of the Mâconnais benefit from excellent sun exposure and chalky soils, resulting in Chardonnay with ripe fruit, tension, and minerality.

Cultivation & Method

• Responsible and sustainable viticulture
• Mechanical soil cultivation and cover crops between rows for biodiversity
• Limited use of treatments
• Harvest at optimal ripeness
• Modern winemaking techniques combined with traditional Burgundian methods
• Aging in oak barrels for extra complexity and creaminess

Producer

Domaine Chêne was founded in 1973 and has grown into a leading 60-hectare estate in Mâconnais, Southern Burgundy. The family business combines modern techniques with traditional Burgundian viticulture to produce wines that perfectly reflect terroir, finesse, and authenticity.

With sustainable viticulture, chalky terroirs, and a focus on optimal ripeness, Domaine Chêne creates characterful Burgundies with an excellent balance between fruit, freshness, and elegance.