2007 Domaine Corinne & Thierry Drouin “La Roche” Macon-Vergisson AOC
Mission Codename: The Poet of St-Emilion
Operative: Agent White
Objective: Acquire a delicious and value oriented white Burgundy for our operatives
Mission Status: Accomplished!
Current Winery: Domaine Corinne & Thierry Drouin
Wine Subject: 2007 “La Roche” Mâcon-Vergisson AOC
Backgrounder:
Located in the broader Burgundy region of the Mâconnais (about half way between Lyon and Beaune, Mâcon-Vergisson is one of the five communes located in and making up the Pouilly-Fuissé. The region’s wine-making history dates back about 1600 years. It is often grouped with Beaujolais (just south of the region) since its red grape is predominantly Gamay. The whites which make up most of the production (88%) in the region, like the rest of Burgundy, are Chardonnay. The wines of the Mâcon-Vergisson are known to be richer than its neighboring vineyard’s wines and have more aging potential.
Wine Spies Tasting Profile:
Look – Bright and clear golden with straw yellow hues that pales slightly along the edges. When swirled, this slightly more springy wine leaves slow clusters of medium thick legs hang before deliberately descending to the wine below.
Smell – Medium in intensity, this wine initially greats you with an enticing blend of orchard and citrus fruit blended with white floral notes. Layered underneath are balanced notes of spice, toasted oak, minerality, creamy vanilla, butter and a hint of nuttiness.
Feel – Smooth and dry with good weight, this medium bodied wine balances its lively acidity with its creamy texture and leaves a touch of spice on the tip of the tongue.
Taste – Rich but also clean with balanced stone and citrus fruit that is integrated with tasted vanilla creme and a touch of butter. The white floral, nuttiness, spice and minerality form the nose find there way onto the palate in a balanced way.
Finish – Clean with its lingering flavors supported by a touch of bright acidity that begs for another sip.
Conclusion – The 2007 Corinne & Thierry Drouin “La Roche” Mâcon-Vergisson AOC is a delicious and lush Chardonnay with a soft and elegant mouth feel, great aromas and flavors that are supported by its balanced structure that has both a good weighty creamy quality and lively character too. This is a lovely wine to enjoy sipping on its own or paired with nutty alpine style or richer triple créme cheeses.
Mission Report:
ALERT: Agent White has goe A.W.O.L – Ops has issued an APB any sightings should be immediately reported. Assume suspect is armed with a wine key and is dangerously thirsty.
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
The approximate location of the Domaine Corinne & Thierry Drouin can be seen in this satellite photo.
