Is Macon Villages a white Burgundy?

Regional Information. The Mâcon Villages area is located in the southern half of Burgundy, close to the Beaujolais area. This appellation is the largest of the Mâconnais area, covering about 2500 ha of vineyards and 43 communes. Mâcon Villages are only white wines.

Where is Maconnaise?

France
The Mâconnais district is located in the south of the Burgundy wine region in France, west of the Saône river. It takes its name from the town of Mâcon. It is best known as a source of good value white wines made from the Chardonnay grape; the wines from Pouilly-Fuissé are particularly sought-after.

How many appellations does Burgundy have?

Burgundy Wine Classification: Communal appellations There are 44 communal appellations. The wine then carries the name of the village in whose area it is produced. Examples of communal appellations: Beaune, Savigny les Beaune, Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Romain…

How many Macon Villages are there?

26 villages
Wines bearing this title are typically considered better than basic Mâcon wine. The appellation consists of 26 villages, which collectively feature 1,885 hectares (4,658 acres) planted to vineyards. This results in a diverse flavor profile that’s based on the producer and where the grapes are grown.

Which is the southern extension of the Maconnais appellation?

Saint-Véran, a white wine appellation which covers most of the Chardonnay vineyards that used to make white Beaujolais, in the commune of Saint-Vérand. Saint-Véran and white Beaujolais may be regarded as southern extensions of the Mâconnais. The following rules apply to the different wines from the Mâcon appellation:

What kind of wine does Maconnais region produce?

Maconnais Wine. The Mâconnais wine region in the south of Burgundy is centered around – and named after – the provincial town of Mâcon. The area produces a considerable quantity of wine, specializing in white wines made from Chardonnay and a smaller number of red wines made from Pinot Noir and Gamay.

Is the Maconnais part of the Burgundy region?

The southern end of the Mâconnais overlaps slightly with the northern edge of Beaujolais – itself officially part of the Burgundy wine region, but often treated as separate. The Mâcon title covers white, red and rose wines from across the area.

Where does Maconnais cheese get its name from?

For the cheese, see Mâconnais cheese. The Mâconnais district is located in the south of the Burgundy wine region in France, west of the Saône river. It takes its name from the town of Mâcon. It is best known as a source of good value white wines made from the Chardonnay grape; the wines from Pouilly-Fuissé are particularly sought-after.