Nicolas Delfaud Macon-Verze Rouge 2025

Wine Type: Red
Style: Fresh Mâconnais Gamay; juicy, floral, savory, light-bodied, chillable
Vintage: 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Gamay
Appellation: Mâcon-Verzé AOC
Country: France
Region: Verzé, Mâconnais, Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Nicolas Delfaud
Winemaker: Nicolas Delfaud
Vineyard: Gamay parcels around Verzé, in the northern Mâconnais
Soil: Clay-limestone
Farming: Organic farming practices; hand-harvested; low-intervention winemaking
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2025 vintage
Fermentation: Indigenous-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; exact whole-cluster inclusion not confirmed
Aging: Neutral vessels to preserve freshness and fruit character; exact 2025 élevage not confirmed
Food Pairings: Roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled sausages, mushroom pasta, pork tenderloin, lentils, pizza, soft cheeses

Tasting Note:
Nicolas Delfaud’s 2025 Mâcon-Verzé Rouge is a bright, expressive Gamay that captures the freshness and charm of southern Burgundy. Wild strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, violet, and subtle cracked pepper lead into a juicy, light-bodied palate. Gentle tannins and lively acidity keep the wine refreshing, while a delicate earthy mineral edge adds savory complexity. Fresh, energetic, and wonderfully drinkable, especially with a slight chill.

About the Producer:
Nicolas Delfaud is a small Burgundy grower based in the Mâconnais, where he focuses on organically farmed vineyards and minimal-intervention winemaking. Working with Chardonnay and Gamay on the region’s limestone-rich hillsides, he emphasizes indigenous fermentations, restrained cellar techniques, and wines that express their terroir with freshness and purity. His Mâcon-Verzé Rouge showcases the lighter, more aromatic side of Gamay, offering an approachable expression of southern Burgundy’s often-overlooked red wines.