Cordier Macon Au Bois d'Allier

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Fermented and aged in foudres equipped with micro-oxygenation units to mimic the breathing capacity of normal-sized barrels (yet without the oak scent and flavor transfer), the spicy, creamed mineral-scented 2004 Macon Au Bois d’Allier is a rich, oily-textured, medium-bodied wine. Pure, supple, plump, and filled with expressive white fruit flavors, it also reveals a long sensual finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. “This was a difficult vintage, no doubt,” said Christophe Cordier, “We never stopped working for an instant.” He went on to add that even though the July 20 hail storm devastated some of his best parcels (there is no Pouilly-Fuisse Metertiere in 2004, for example), “We were still luckier than our friends in the Cote de Beaune because here in the south we actually got some sun and warmth at times.” Cordier did two harvests in his Pouilly-Fuisse vineyards, declassifying the first fruit that was picked to make a Macon-Fuisse and only using the results of his second, later harvests for his Pouilly-Fuisses. In addition, Cordier sorted through all the clusters, throwing out all the ones damaged by hail or oidium.Various American importers including Weygandt-Metzler, Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800

Harvested at 13.9% natural potential alcohol, the 2000 Macon Au Bois d'Allier displays pear-like aromas and a light to medium-bodied, lush, satin-textured core of fruit. It bursts on the palate with minerals, spices, crisp apples, as well as hints of gravel. It is refreshing, expressive, and well-balanced. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800.