Maison Valette, Mâcon-Chaintré Vieilles Vignes NV

This Non-Vintage (NV) Chardonnay is a powerful statement from Philippe Valette, a pioneer who has been championing non-interventionist winemaking in Burgundy for decades, farming his old vines organically and biodynamically since the early 1990s. This bottling, a careful assemblage of several recent vintages, is their masterful response to increasingly challenging climatic conditions, ensuring a consistent depth and intensity. The wine exclusively uses fruit from vines averaging 65 years in age, whose deep roots deliver concentrated character to the Chardonnay. The minimalist vinification approach involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended, slow maturation of two to three years on its fine lees, mostly in old oak barrels, with no fining, filtration, or added sulphur. This patient process yields a white Burgundy of incredible richness, texture, and energy.

Aroma & Palate | A full-bodied, textural white with immense complexity. It is initially rich and slightly smoky, opening up to reveal layers of orchard fruits (baked apple, ripe yellow pear), toasted nuts, and lemon curd. There is a defining mineral and saline lift on the finish, providing both cut and energy to balance the creamy depth. Decanting is highly recommended to appreciate its full, charismatic range.

Region | Burgundy, France

Grapes | Chardonnay

這款無年份（NV）Chardonnay 是 Philippe Valette 數十年來在勃艮第（Burgundy）堅持自然釀造的有力展現。這位先驅自 90 年代初起便以有機和生物動力法管理其老藤葡萄園。此酒巧妙混合了數個出色年份的基酒，旨在應對日益嚴峻的氣候挑戰，確保了酒款的深度與品質。葡萄專門採自平均樹齡 $65\text{ 歲}$ 的老藤，經原生酵母自然發酵後，在舊橡木桶中帶酒泥（sur lie）進行漫長而緩慢的二至三年陳釀。裝瓶時未經澄清、過濾，亦沒有添加硫化物，這種耐心、緩慢的釀造帶來了酒款的豐腴、結構和活力。

風味 | 一款飽滿、富含結構感的酒，酸度明亮。帶有柑橘類水果、烘烤過的堅果和檸檬凝乳的層次香氣，以及奶油般的深度。結尾處有明顯的礦物與鹹感提升，為酒款平衡了口感。強烈建議換瓶（Decant）飲用，以充份展現其完整的個性魅力。

產區 | 法國勃艮第 (Burgundy, France)

葡萄 | Chardonnay