2024 Thévenet & Fils Mâcon-Villages Blanc

100% Chardonnay from several parcels in Bussières with holdings in the north-facing Grandes Vignes vineyard in Milly. Average vine age is 45 years. Fermented and aged simply in stainless steel- no oak! 

This is a fantastic deal on clean, pure Chardonnay. There’s no oak to impart richness or flavor, so this is a light but full-flavored wine with tons of delicate citrus and orchard fruit, a hint of almond skin and light mienrality. Medium bodied, dry and crisp, with plenty of acidity on the long, balanced finish. 

Jean-Claude Thévenet took control of the family domaine in 1971 from his father Raymond; at this time their holdings were a mere three hectares. Over the decades, Jean-Claude built the domaine to its current size of thirty hectares with vineyards centered on their village of Pierreclos at the heart of the Maconnais. Wines of purity, honesty, fine value were the objective, and indeed, the wines consistently performed at a high level. Jean-Claude’s three sons (Benjamin, Jonathan and Aurélien) grew up dedicated to the family domaine. Jean-Claude passed away in 2008 at the too-young age of 54; but, his three talented and dedicated progeny, all functioning under the rigorous supervision of their mother Helene, have continued the domaine.