Domaine Sallet Macon Uchizy

Domaine Sallet Mâcon-Uchizy is a French white wine. The name points to the Mâconnais, the southern part of Burgundy, where white wines under the Mâcon-Uchizy name are made from Chardonnay. The label gives no vintage, ABV or tasting notes, so what follows describes the style you can usually expect from this name, not a measured profile of this bottle. Mâconnais Chardonnay tends to be fresher and more fruit-driven than the richer whites of the Côte d'Or. Expect orchard and citrus fruit, such as green apple, pear and lemon, sometimes with a ripe yellow-peach note and a light chalky or flinty edge. Bottlings from this area usually have medium body, moderate to crisp acidity and no tannin to speak of. Oak, if used at all, is often subtle, so the texture comes more from lees contact and ripe fruit than from vanilla or toast. The finish is typically clean and moderately long, with a slight mineral tang. That profile suits fish and shellfish. Pan-seared sole, scallops, oysters or a simple roast chicken with lemon and herbs all work well. So do creamy sauces, since the acidity cuts through butter and cream. Gougères, goat cheese and Comté are classic Burgundian matches, and the wine is light enough for a salad with a mustardy vinaigrette. Serve it lightly chilled, around 8 to 11°C (46 to 52°F). Straight from a cold fridge it will taste muted, so take it out about fifteen minutes before pouring. Decanting isn't necessary. A white Burgundy-style glass with a gently tapered bowl will gather the aromas without exaggerating the acidity. Wines at this level are generally made for drinking within a few years of release, not for long cellaring. Unless the vintage or the producer's notes say otherwise, treat this as a bottle to open soon.