{"product_id":"domaine-fichet-macon-villages","title":"Domaine Fichet Macon Villages","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProducer Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun by brothers Pierre-Yves and Olivier, Domaine Fichet has raised the quality level of its wines in recent years by investing in a modern new winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir here is unique, with a high content of white limestone among the chalk and clay, while the area’s microclimate brings extra humidity and morning fog. With improved facilities and a general willingness to modernise their approach, the brothers’ wines have continued to improve year on year. The Mâcon-Villages has a perfect balance of concentration, acidity and minerality, and the Bourgougne Pinot Noir is beautifully fresh and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir here is unique, as there is a high content of white limestone in the chalk and clay. The microclimate brings extra humidity and morning fog. Francis Fichet was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in the highly Chardonnay dominant region. His original plantings are now over 30 years old and are blended with Pinot that Pierre-Yves planted in 1994 et 1995. Domaine Fichet today has 35 ha of vineyards, including 26 ha of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn arrival the grapes are sorted and destemmed before a gentle pressing. After the must has settled fermentation takes place in stainless steel at low temperature. To add texture the wine is kept on its fine lies for 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eA light, fruity Chardonnay in the Burgundian style with a perfect balance of concentration, acidity and minerality. Refreshing and quaffable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo oak ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetarian\u003cbr\u003eVegan\u003cbr\u003eProducer works organically\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WineKraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55693381861752,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7154\/6040\/files\/Untitleddesign_4.png?v=1791378435","url":"https:\/\/www.winekraft.co.uk\/products\/domaine-fichet-macon-villages","provider":"WineKraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}