Le Grappin, Blanc du Grappin, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Villages

(1.5 litre pouch) From a 25 year old parcel of Chardonnay on clay and limestone soil bordering Viré-Clessé, on the outskirts of Péronne. The wine was aged on its lees for five months in a combination of old oak barrels, stainless steel, and younger large format barrels. It has clean, fresh aromas of rich tropical fruit and melon, while there is some lovely refreshing acidity in the mouth alongside gentle tropical fruit, some peppery spice and a touch of creaminess. Medium weight with a nice richness on the finish. Picnic perfection.