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Burgundy · Sub-regions
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
The Mâconnais is Burgundy's southernmost region and shapes the world reputation of affordable Chardonnay through Pouilly-Fuissé.
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Gamay
Most Famous Site
Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran
Vineyard Area
6.700 ha
Harvest
September
TERROIR PROFILE · Burgundy
Bourgogne · Mâconnais Southern Burgundy · warmest climate
Mâconnais — Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran. Burgundy with southern warmth and tropical tones.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Sandaromatic, approachable
Loose sand and wind-blown sand warm up quickly and hold little water — they give aromatic, early-drinking wines with soft tannins; phylloxera-resistant.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Semi-continental, warmer and sunnier than the Côte d'Or, with warm summers and mild autumns. Hailstorms are a regular risk; late frost mainly affects lower sites.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Six hill chains between Tournus and Mâcon, up to around 400 metres high; the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson near Pouilly-Fuissé reach about 500 metres. To the south the land merges into the Beaujolais.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Chardonnay
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedGamay
RedRegion aroma cloud
Burgundy overview
This sub-region is part of Burgundy. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Bourgogne · Mâconnais is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
The Mâconnais is Burgundy's southernmost region and has the largest planted area – about 6,700 hectares. Chardonnay dominates here, particularly outstanding in the appellations Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles, Saint-Véran and Viré-Clessé. The region borders Beaujolais directly to the south.
Pouilly-Fuissé was upgraded with its own Premier Crus in 2020 – the first 22 climats received the status. The climate is noticeably warmer than the Côte d'Or, yielding Chardonnays with more body and tropical fruit notes. Top estates: Domaine Leflaive (Mâcon-Verzé), J.A. Ferret, Domaine Guffens-Heynen, Daniel Barraud.
Soil Type
Limestone, marl, with weathered granite increasing toward Beaujolais in the south
Climate
Warmer than Côte d'Or, with Mediterranean influences; over 2,000 sunshine hours
Top sites & producers
22 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (22)
Bourgogne · Mâconnais22 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
8 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowDomaine Daniel Barraud
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Vergisson
100% Chardonnay
Domaine de la Bongran (Jean Thévenet)
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Clessé
100% Chardonnay
Domaine Olivier Merlin
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · La Roche-Vineuse
100% Chardonnay
Domaine Robert-Denogent
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Fuissé
100% Chardonnay
Domaine des Deux Roches
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Davayé
Chardonnay
Château de Beauregard
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Fuissé
All Wineries
29 resultsDomaine Daniel Barraud
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Vergisson
100% Chardonnay
Domaine de la Bongran (Jean Thévenet)
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Clessé
100% Chardonnay
Domaine Olivier Merlin
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · La Roche-Vineuse
100% Chardonnay
Domaine Robert-Denogent
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Fuissé
100% Chardonnay
Domaine des Deux Roches
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Davayé
Chardonnay
Château de Beauregard
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Fuissé
Château Bonnet
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · La Chapelle-de-Guinchay
Château des Rontets
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Auvigue
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Cave de Chaintré
Bourgogne · Mâconnais · Chaintré
Cave de Charnay
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Cave de Lugny
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Cave des Grands Crus Blancs
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Château de Fuissé
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Château Portier
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Domaine Aimé Blouzard
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Domaine Bernard Santé
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet
Bourgogne · Mâconnais
Events in Burgundy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Mâconnais and how large is it?
The Mâconnais is the southernmost region of Burgundy and, at about 6,700 hectares, the one with the largest vineyard area. To the south it borders Beaujolais directly.
What soils and climate does the Mâconnais have?
The soils consist of limestone and marl, with increasing granite weathering towards Beaujolais in the south. The climate is warmer than on the Côte d'Or, with Mediterranean influences.
What is known about Pouilly-Fuissé in the Mâconnais?
Pouilly-Fuissé received its own Premier Crus in 2020; the first 22 climats were given this status. The warmer climate of the Mâconnais yields Chardonnays with more volume and tropical fruit notes.
Which grape varieties define Bourgogne · Mâconnais?
The key grape varieties in Bourgogne · Mâconnais are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay. The best-known vineyard is Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran.
When is the best time to visit Bourgogne · Mâconnais for wine?
The harvest in Bourgogne · Mâconnais takes place September – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
How many wineries are there in Bourgogne · Mâconnais?
Cellarmap lists 29 wineries in Bourgogne · Mâconnais across roughly 6,700 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
All wineries in Bourgogne · Mâconnais, A to Z
- Auvigue
- Cave de Chaintré · Chaintré
- Cave de Charnay
- Cave de Lugny
- Cave des Grands Crus Blancs
- Château Bonnet · La Chapelle-de-Guinchay
- Château de Beauregard · Fuissé
- Château de Fuissé
- Château des Rontets
- Château Portier
- Domaine Aimé Blouzard
- Domaine Bernard Santé
- Domaine Daniel Barraud · Vergisson
- Domaine de la Bongran (Jean Thévenet) · Clessé
- Domaine de la Croix Senaillet
- Domaine de Poncétys
- Domaine des Deux Roches · Davayé
- Domaine des Duc · Saint Amour Bellevue
- Domaine des Fossiles
- Domaine des Grands Rouvres
- Domaine du Greffeur
- Domaine du Roure Michel et Fils
- Domaine Hamet-Spay
- Domaine Olivier Merlin · La Roche-Vineuse
- Domaine Pierre Vessigaud
- Domaine Robert-Denogent · Fuissé
- Gaël Martin
- Guillaume Bouchacourt
- Œnothèque Georges Burrier · Fuissé
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