Dominique Morel Macon-Villages

Pairs with: Grilled lemon-herb chicken, fresh pasta in a light butter sauce, or a plate of soft goat cheese

Good for: Having a remarkably high-quality, authentic French Chardonnay ready to pour in the fridge for unexpected guests

Grape: Chardonnay

I am from: Mâcon-Villages, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

The Story: Dominique Morel is a highly respected, hands-on winemaker whose family roots in the region date back to the early 1900s. Operating out of his small estate, Dominique is a perfectionist who practices sustainable farming and avoids heavy oak aging. This Mâcon-Villages is crafted from old vines to capture the purest, most vibrant expression of southern Burgundy's famous limestone-rich terroir.

Why You'll Love Me: It is crisp, bright, and wonderfully pure. Free from the heavy, buttery oak of New World Chardonnays, it bursts with clean, inviting aromas of fresh white peach, yellow apple, and a touch of citrus blossom. On the palate, it offers a beautifully smooth, rounded texture that is perfectly balanced by a zesty, mouthwatering minerality on the finish.