Scott Kahn

9.1

Good freshness and minerality integrated with crisp white fruit (Asian pear) and some citrus notes. The wine had the presence to follow on from a red burg… — 6 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Crisp and versatile — 7 months ago

with Sarah

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Blason de Bourgogne – Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2015
Mâconnais, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Mâcon-Villages is often considered the “gateway” to Burgundy whites, made for freshness and early drinking. What makes this bottle remarkable is its survival—cellared for a decade, it defies expectations for such an entry-level Chardonnay. Proof that even modest Bourgogne whites can occasionally surprise.

Aromas & Flavors
Candied baked pear, hints of honey, and touches of bruised apple. Some oxidative tones, but still carrying a thread of orchard fruit brightness.

Mouthfeel
Rounded and softened with age, medium-bodied, and gently waxy. Less about crispness now, more about mellow textures and faded fruit.

Food Pairing
Best suited for soft cheeses (Brie, Délice de Bourgogne), roasted chicken, or simply enjoyed contemplatively on its own for its curiosity factor.

Verdict
Not the most refined or expressive, but undeniably fascinating—especially given it was crafted for youthful freshness. A gentle reminder that Chardonnay, even from humble origins, can age with surprising grace.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: Zero expectations, but cellaring proved me wrong—this modest Macon-Villages still showed character after 10 years. Cheers! — 9 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Pretty good. A bit flab, — a year ago

Vino Kaela

9.3

Lots of potential! Delicious but super young. — 4 years ago

melchior b

9.7

Attaque florale et végétale, grasse, puis acidité agréable, notes citronnées, ensuite de fruits blancs, un peu de coumarine. Merveilleux ! (2017) — 5 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.1

My favorite Macon Chard. This wine drinks so much higher than its cost. Green apple, lemon curd, used oak, acidic, full bodied. Excellent with cheese, cream sauce. Love to pair it with an Alfredo Chicken pizza. — 6 months ago

John Crockett

8.9

Green apple, pear, fruity boquet, very smooth,finish, very drinkable already but another Year or too will,ronda itnout a bit. 2024 vintage — 7 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Minerally and acidic. Citrus. Bitterness. Heritiers Du Comte Lafon Mâcon Milly Lamartine 23 @5478, Toscan, 250927 — 9 months ago

Elmars

8.9

Tasting lunch at Au Fil de Zinc in Chablis. First experience with Maconnais. Good Chardonnay, with floral notes. — 10 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Had this twice recently and was impressed both times. Great for $22. — a year ago

with Sarah

Adam Kincaid

8.9

Not a typical fruit forward gamay. Very stemy, herbacious, some pepper. Meh… — 4 years ago

with Jillian

Brandon T

9.0

Sub -$20 winner! — 5 years ago

Carter White

8.9

Creamy and rounded. — 6 months ago

romo

9.0

Drink early. Hope 24 has more stuffing. — 7 months ago

Zach D

9.3

Wow. Such a nice wine coming from humble origins. Needs some air to express itself. On the nose yellow lilies, apple blossom, almost a hint of jasmine, just ripe yellow apple, just ripe pear, a touch of fresh vanilla. On the palate, this really shines. Ripe orchard fruits, rich without being cloying. Blind I would place this as a village Meursault. Yellow apple, pear, touch almond, buttery and rich texture with minimal oak, crème brûlée; I’m assuming from skillful lees management . Good acidity, decent length. 13 abv. 24 usd at the grocery store. I haven’t seen ratings anywhere near where I’ve placed this, but maybe this is a product of a good vintage? Either way, huge fan — 8 months ago

ESF

9.2

impressive - oxidized nose of grilled pineapple, spicy oak, dill, toasted nuts, golden delicous apples, some orchard fruit, lanolin, on the palate it was big & oily, silky & sexy, flavors from nose translated well. long finish, regal bearing - Macon represents great value, but this is on a slight decline so drink up! — a year ago

C Smith

9.0

Lazy taco and quesadilla, followed by Taskmaster Season 17 — a year ago

Jeff Singer

8.9

Great value — 4 years ago

President Obama

9.6

$25 @ Domestique. — 5 years ago