Jean Manciat was one of the very first wines in Joe Dressner and Denyse Louis' portfolio and this excellent producer stands head and shoulders above the ocean of co-op wines in the Macon area. Manciat has only 5.5 hectares largely planted to old vines (50+ years) and the vines are hand harvested. The yields are very low for the appellation, less than 50hl/ha a fraction on average. Grass is planted in between the rows of vines in order to maintain a healthy micro-climate in his vineyards. The Macon-Charnay is produced in stainless steel vats, to express the fruity, floral aromas and flinty minerality that characterize the best Chardonanay in the region. The wine's rich in texture is balanced by a nice core of acidity, and white fruits dominate the palate.