Country: France

The Sambardiers are 5th-generation wine growers operating in that crossover zone where the Mâcon is Beaujolais is the Mâcon. They’ve stewarded the land with extreme care since 1918 and bought the estate in 1962. Lieu-dit “Vers le Mont” is a pink granite southeast-facing slopeat 450 meters. The vines are planted at 13 000 vines per hectare. The manually harvested bunches see 70% de-stemming before vatting. This burgundy-style maceration lasts 10 to 12 days. Ageing is 3 to 4 months on fine lees in old oak casks to enhance micro-oxygenation. It shows subtle floral aromas such as violet, peony, and lily; typical from Le Mont.