Jean Manciat 'Franclieu' Macon-Charnay '23

The 2023 Jean Manciat Mâcon-Charnay "Franclieu" is a standout unoaked Chardonnay from the Mâconnais, noted for its precision and mineral-driven character. A "soil-defined" bouquet featuring crunchy apple, crisp pear, almond, and citrus peel. It has a distinct floral topnote with hints of white lilies, apple blossoms, and dried flowers. Full-bodied yet zesty and focused. It leads with orchard fruits like apple and pear, balanced by a "lovely spine of acidity" and a deep core of pure fruit. Despite being unoaked, it offers a creamy, polished texture from aging on fine lees. Long and impeccably balanced with a "stony mineral flicker" and a saline edge. Some reviewers note a soft, chalky echo that lingers.