Mâcon-Villages Philippe Antoine 1988
The 1988 Mâcon-Villages from producer Philippe Antoine is a French white wine classified under the Appellation Mâcon-Villages Contrôlée. The bottle's label features a distinct illustration titled "le loueur de voiliers" (the toy boat), bearing the signature SR.
Located in eastern France, the Burgundy region was historically shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. The area is renowned for its fine-meshed system of climats and limestone soils. Within the southern part of Burgundy lies the Mâconnais, home to the regional Mâcon-Villages appellation, which covers a selected geographical area encompassing 26 villages. The vineyards here are situated on hillsides characterized by calcareous marl, limestone, and flint, benefiting from east and southeast exposures. The 1988 vintage from this area is described as structured and classic, earning a score of 90 points.
The wine is produced exclusively from Chardonnay, one of the world's most famous green grapes. While it is cultivated in various prominent areas such as Champagne, California, and Oregon, it holds a particularly significant place in Burgundy. The Mâcon-Villages appellation is widely recognized as the region's primary source for this grape, serving as a traditional entry point to Burgundy's white wines.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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