Retour Domaine Merlin - Mâcon-La Roche Vineuse - White - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Mâcon
DESIGNATION: AOP Mâcon-La Roche Vineuse
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright light gold.
Nose Beautifully bright minerality with hints of almond syrup, free from any oak influence.
Palate Crisp and subtly zesty, with ripe citrus and stone fruit, this wine showcases a refined chalky texture, perfectly balanced between purity, freshness, and depth.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Aperitif, snail fricassee, parsley ham, fillet of sole or goujonnettes meunière style.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine In the heart of La Roche Vineuse, a prime terroir in the Mâconnais, Domaine Merlin combines passion and expertise to craft exceptional wines. With a modern approach and a deep respect for southern Burgundy’s Chardonnay, the estate produces refined wines with perfectly judged aging.

Now in the hands of the next generation, this discreet yet brilliant domaine continues to excel with every vintage. Its latest wines reach an outstanding level, offering pure elegance and irresistible charm.
Wine Precise and elegantly aged, the 2022 White Mâcon-La Roche Vineuse opens with a bright, mineral-driven nose, accented by a hint of almond syrup, free from any overt oak influence. Its extended aging on lees has preserved both depth and richness, while the palate showcases a refined chalky texture, seamlessly integrated into a full, ripe, and subtly zesty structure. Purity, freshness, and balance define this superb wine, which will evolve beautifully over the next 5 to 8 years. Rated 93+/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Direct pressing of whole grapes, very light settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats. Aged for 15 months. Light filtration before bottling. No fining.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate awarded 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 93+/100 by our Committee