Cornin Mâcon-Fuissé Les Bruyères 2023
Member Price €24.45
Mâcon has long been seen as the value and volume end of white Burgundy.
Most bottles are labelled as Mâcon-Villages, with grapes picked from several villages, blended together and sold by the big negociants. Solid white wine, but often uninspiring.
But there’s a new generation of Burgundian winemakers coming through who are eager to show the true potential of the region and its villages. Small can be beautiful too!
Romain Cornin is a shining example of this, as one of the rising stars of the Burgundy wine scene.
This comes from Romain’s youngest Chardonnay vineyard, which he planted with his late father 15 years ago.
It’s north-facing, just over the hill from the more famous Pouilly-Fuissé, and based on blue schist soils, which he tells me are very unusual in the area.
Romain is all about natural winemaking. The wine is aged in stainless steel to preserve the fruit and freshness, and left unfined and unfiltered to keep its full texture and character.
This is a gem of a white Burgundy at an amazing price - a buttery, lemony and crisp Chardonnay with beautiful energy and minerality.
| Wine type | White |
| Grape(s) | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region of origin | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Mâcon Fuissé |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Oak? | no |
| Months in Oak | |
| Type of Oak | |
| Allergens | Sulphites |
| Average age of vines | 15 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | |
| Soil type(s) | Plain north-facing. Some blue-stone and schist. |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | No, we using biodynamics practical but we don't have the brand. |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential (years) | 5-10 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2025-2032 |
One of Burgundy's rising stars, and proving small is beautiful in the villages of Mâcon
Delicious with poulet de Bresse à la crème or local river fish in a beurre blanc sauce.
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
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5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
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