Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Blason de Bourgogne – Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2015
Mâconnais, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Mâcon-Villages is often considered the “gateway” to Burgundy whites, made for freshness and early drinking. What makes this bottle remarkable is its survival—cellared for a decade, it defies expectations for such an entry-level Chardonnay. Proof that even modest Bourgogne whites can occasionally surprise.

Aromas & Flavors
Candied baked pear, hints of honey, and touches of bruised apple. Some oxidative tones, but still carrying a thread of orchard fruit brightness.

Mouthfeel
Rounded and softened with age, medium-bodied, and gently waxy. Less about crispness now, more about mellow textures and faded fruit.

Food Pairing
Best suited for soft cheeses (Brie, Délice de Bourgogne), roasted chicken, or simply enjoyed contemplatively on its own for its curiosity factor.

Verdict
Not the most refined or expressive, but undeniably fascinating—especially given it was crafted for youthful freshness. A gentle reminder that Chardonnay, even from humble origins, can age with surprising grace.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: Zero expectations, but cellaring proved me wrong—this modest Macon-Villages still showed character after 10 years. Cheers! — 18 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

In southern Burgundy, at the northern border of Beaujolais, lies the Pouilly-Fuisse appellation. Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and lemon citrus with notes of honey and vanilla oak. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with minerality. Consistent quality! Nice! Good value! — 3 months ago

Steve T

8.9

For the money, so worth it! 😊 — 5 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Minerally and acidic. Citrus. Bitterness. Heritiers Du Comte Lafon Mâcon Milly Lamartine 23 @5478, Toscan, 250927 — 6 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Underrated White burg right here! — a month ago

Jess

8.9

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, honeydew orange blossom.
Dry. Flavors of lime, guava, banana peel, honeydew, honeysuckle, saline minerality.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 months ago

Elmars

8.9

Tasting lunch at Au Fil de Zinc in Chablis. First experience with Maconnais. Good Chardonnay, with floral notes. — 24 days ago

Lindsay joly

9.0

Excellent for the pricepoint. Nice minerality. — a month ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Another excellent Macon Chard from Heritiers du Comte Lafon. — 4 months ago

Jan A

9.2

Beautiful nose. Drink relatively cool. When it warms up it becomes disjointed. Well made. — 4 months ago