Clos De Des Rocs En Pres Foret Macon-Loche 2025

Wine Type: White
Style: Mineral-driven white Burgundy; fresh, textured, citrusy, elegant, precise
Vintage: 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Appellation: Mâcon-Loché AOC
Country: France
Region: Loché, Mâconnais, Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Clos des Rocs
Winemaker: Olivier Giroux
Vineyard: En Prés Forêt, a vineyard parcel in Loché, near Pouilly-Fuissé
Soil: Clay-limestone
Farming: Certified organic; biodynamic-inspired practices; hand-harvested
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2025 vintage
Fermentation: Indigenous-yeast fermentation with minimal intervention
Aging: Traditional élevage in neutral vessels, emphasizing freshness, texture, and mineral expression; exact 2025 aging details not confirmed
Food Pairings: Oysters, seared scallops, roast chicken, grilled halibut, mushroom risotto, lobster, Comté, fresh goat cheese

Tasting Note:
Clos des Rocs’ 2025 “En Prés Forêt” is a beautifully expressive Mâconnais Chardonnay, combining generous orchard fruit with the freshness and mineral precision of southern Burgundy. Ripe pear, yellow apple, white peach, lemon zest, and delicate white flowers lead into a textured, energetic palate. Subtle notes of almond and crushed limestone add complexity, while vibrant acidity carries through a long, clean finish. Elegant and approachable, with enough depth to make it a versatile companion for seafood, roast poultry, and creamy cheeses.

About the Producer:
Clos des Rocs is a small, organically farmed estate in Loché, in the southern Mâconnais, led by Olivier Giroux. Since taking over the domaine in 2002, Giroux has focused on meticulous vineyard work, low yields, indigenous fermentations, and restrained cellar intervention. His holdings include some of the region’s most distinctive limestone-rich sites, particularly around Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Fuissé. The wines are celebrated for their purity, texture, and mineral precision, offering a compelling expression of Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most exciting and historically undervalued regions.