At the most southern tip of the Burgundy Region, the Cornin Estate spreads ten hectares around the village of Chaintré, a small, traditional village of the Mâconnais Region.

Family run, it is now managed by father Dominique and son Romain, in biodynamic principles. While the domaine was established in its own name in 1993, it was in the hands of the great-grandfather over 100 years ago.

One of the treasure of the estate is the venerable old vines, some of which 80-100 years old.

“The youthful, well-trained Romain Cornin is undoubtedly a winemaker to keep an eye on” – Tim Atkin

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Vine age: planted between 1968 and 1985

Harvest: hand picked

Pruning: Guyot system-one arched cane

Fermentation: thermo-regulated vat

Maturing and refining: in stainless steel vats for approximately 12 months over fine lees. No fining. Light filtration

The Mâcon – Chaintré that we produce is created from different plots, each one bringing to this wine something unique. All the plots are located at the foothills of Chaintré rooted in a clay-limestone soil beaded with fluvial pebbles.
We bite into a Chaintré like a green apple, using all our teeth! It is juicy and refreshing. We bite and we are bitten by its charm, put under a spell by its exuberant nose and dashing white flower, fresh fruit and citrus zest aromas. A glass of Chaintré in hand is a flower on a lapel, a crisp water colour, it’s spring weather that warms life. A glass of happiness, carefree and hopeful…

Decanter – 92 points

Part of Value Burgundy: Top 30 reds and whites under £20
Drinking Window: 2023 – 2025

As with the Cornins’ Mâcon-Fuissé, there is plenty to like here. Rich and concentrated with brisk acidity to keep everything fresh, some leesy, creamy notes, with a bite of zesty citrus to keep the ripe fruit in check. Intriguing, long mineral finish. A very classy wine and a top example of village Mâcon.