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Burgundy represents, for many, the epitome of world-class winemaking. Standing amongst the most historic Burgundian houses of this famed French region is Labouré-Roi. Established in 1832, this forward-thinking winery is today one of the appellation’s most successful and prolific producers with wines distributed to over thirty countries worldwide and annual sales revenues in excess of $70 million.

On each bottle of Labouré-Roi is the regal fleur-de-lys, the emblem of the French King Louis VII. While this house respects its remarkable heritage, it has embraced the future like few other Burgundian producers. Labouré-Roi’s winemaking facility is indeed one of the more technically-advanced within the region, with a cellaring capacity of 1,300 barrels. This supplements an impressive 16th century cellar, which is still used for storage and aging of select bottles.

Located in Nuits-Saint-George, Labouré-Roi has long been committed to making world-class wine accessible to all. To that end, it currently works with an impressive one hundred growers throughout nearly every major winemaking region of France, from regional appellations and the most celebrated Burgundy villages, to superlative Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Labouré-Roi’s fine wines have over the years received numerous international awards and accolades.

Production Area
The region known as the Maconnais stretches from south of Tournus in the Saone et Loire department to the northern edge of the Rhone department, south of Macon. As such, it separates the wines of Burgundy from those of Beaujolais. Of the 15,000 acres planted, two thirds are Chardonnay vines, producing the white wines which make the region famous. The vast majority may add the name of the commune where they are grown to the Macon name (i.e. Macon-Lugny, Macon-Loche), or opt for the appellation Macon-Villages, which is the only legal name if two or more commune wines are blended. The Chardonnay grape thrives on the high limestone content of the granite based soil of this region.

Grape Varieties
100% Chardonnay

Vinification
Upon arrival at the winery, grape bunches are lightly pressed and the juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours before fermentation begins in temperature-controlled tanks. After malolactic fermentation, which softens the overall acidity, the wine matures in tank for 6-8 months before bottling.

Color
Pale straw yellow

Bouquet
Floral and fresh with hints of honey and apple

Taste
Fruity and rounded with a refreshing acidity

Alcohol
12.5%

Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at around 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Enjoy with hors d’oeuvres, fish, poultry, white meats, fresh cheeses.