Subject: The Mâconnais on the Move

“The Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy has been radically transformed in recent decades. And the best is yet to come. .. a new generation of growers favoring quality over quantity has gotten far more serious about controlling yields and making wines with greater complexity, depth and potential longevity. The 2014 are classic wines … and typically show a broad range of fresh aromas, lovely definition and tension in the mouth owing to harmonious acidity, good terroir-driven mineral character, and solid structure and grip. It’s a vintage that will give relatively early pleasure owing to its balance but should age well.” —Stephen Tanzer
Romain Cornin is the epitome of the new generation that is elevating the Maconnais to new heights of quality. Last week we had the pleasure of tasting here with Romain, son of Dominique Cornin, who began estate bottling the vines planted by his father & grandfather in the very south of the Maconnais. Most of the small plots owned by the Cornin family are located in the village of Chaintre, which can also be Pouilly-Fuisse.




Very Happy to Offer 

Their Single Vineyard Pouilly Fuisses from the Spectacular 2014 Vintage!
2014 Dominique Cornin Pouilly Fuisse Clos Reyssie $228 6pack
From a single site with more clay-rich soils, planted in 1936. This is a nod to the classic style of Pouilly Fuisse…fermented in oak with 12 months in used burgundy barrel. This has volume and power, tied with a nice little ribbon of acidity.

2014 Dominique Cornin Pouilly Fuisse Les Chevrieres $228 6pack
Les Chevrieres is from another tiny vineyard, this one planted by Romain’s grandfather in 1965. It is pure limestone and shows the more mineral side of Pouilly Fuisse with tremendous finesse & elegance. The finish goes on & on!

And don’t miss his just released 2015!

2015 Dominique Cornin Pouilly Fuisse $180 6pack
2015 Dominique Cornin Macon Chaintre Les Serreudieres $156 6pack

There is no wood here, just pure clean chardonnay fruit that will knock your socks off!

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