Meurgey-Croses Chardonnay, Mâcon-Uchizy, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France 2022

Meurgey-Croses is a project led by Jean-Pierre and Paul Meurgey, dedicated to producing classic white Burgundy from the Mâconnais. Focused on purity and precision, the wines are crafted from sustainably farmed vineyards and vinified with minimal intervention to highlight the terroir of each village. The Uchizy bottling comes from a limestone-rich commune in the northern Mâconnais, known for vibrant, mineral-driven Chardonnay.

• WINEMAKER: Paul Meurgey

• FARMING: Sustainable (Terra Vitis certified)

• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay

• TERROIR: Uchizy is located in the northern Mâconnais on limestone-rich clay soils; east-facing slopes benefit from morning sunlight and cool breezes, preserving acidity and promoting elegant fruit expression.

• VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures to retain freshness and aromatics; no malolactic fermentation.

• AGING: Aged in stainless steel on fine lees for several months before bottling.

• TASTING NOTES: Crisp and expressive, with aromas of lemon peel, green apple, white flowers, and crushed stone. The palate is sleek and lively, showing bright citrus, subtle salinity, and a clean, mineral finish.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Oysters, roast chicken, goat cheese tart, or grilled asparagus with lemon butter.

From Our 2025 Bottle Cult Notes:

I’m always saying we need to drink more, better Chardonnay. I literally produced a class
called Shut the F%ck Up And Drink Chardonnay. This is the type of Chardonnay I was talking about, and I’m stocking up as it just became my new summer house wine.

This bottle comes from Uchizy, one of the select villages in the Mâconnais allowed to tack its name onto the broader Mâcon AOC on the label. That naming privilege is tied to quality and distinctiveness—Uchizy, like a few other villages (Viré, Lugny), has long been recognized for producing Chardonnay that’s a cut above. The vineyards here sit on gently rolling limestone slopes just south of Tournus, with enough altitude and breeze to keep things fresh. So while the fruit is ripe and expressive, as one expects from Southern Burgundy, the wines stay bright and mineral. Exactly what we want from a summer white.

The winemaker, Pierre Meurgey, is about as Burgundy as it gets—he’s fourth-generation,
with family roots in both Beaune and the Mâconnais. For his Meurgey-Croses line, which focuses entirely on the Mâcon region, Pierre works closely with one grower in each village. He oversees everything from vineyard practices to harvest to vinification. In a modern cellar, he prioritizes freshness and purity over flash—fermentation is done in stainless steel, and while the wine goes through full malolactic fermentation, there’s no oak aging. That’s why we have this Chardonnay that feels round, clean, lifted, and completely unadorned.

The burst of crisp lemon, green apple, and a bit of white peach is rounded out by soft
floral notes and a hint of wet stone. There’s just enough creaminess to give it shape, but the finish is dry, snappy, and super refreshing. Pop this bottle with whatever's in season— grilled trout with herbs, roast chicken and spring veg, or a salad with goat cheese and peaches. It's also perfect for “just a glass” before dinner (or before bed, or before fighting fascism on Instagram, you know, whatever you get up to at home).

This is wine without the ego but full of expertise, and a great reminder that you don’t have to spend big to drink great Burgundy—or great Chardonnay, for that matter. Uchizy delivers character and charm without pretense, and this one’s staying stocked in my fridge all summer long! —Cara Patricia, DECANT Co-Founder