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Key facts

Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Grape
Chardonnay
Vintage
2011
Producer
Vignerons des Terres Secrètes
Winemaker
Georges Brichon
Stopper
Screwcap
Special Diet
Vegetarian
ABV
12.5

Label Image

Label for Tesco Mâcon Villages Blanc 75cl

Product Details

Awards

Tasting Notes

On the nose this wine has pear drop notes followed by delicious soft flavors of melons and apples.

Rich and zesty on the finish with a slightly mineral hint.

Storage Instructions

To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Of the 2011 vintage, Matthew Jukes said: "I cannot believe that decent Macon can be found for under a fiver - so get in quick. Boasting neat, crisp chardonnay flavours, and a jolly, summer air, this wine is a stunning decathlete of a wine that would be spot on with salads and lighter fish dishes."

Matthew Jukes - Weekend (Daily Mail) 04/08/2012

Of the 2011 vintage, Matthew Jukes said: "Macon Villages is effectively the most basic level of white Macon (red Macon: don't go there.) The next step up, in theory, are wines from the 43 villages allowed to append their name, e.g.. Macon Pierreclos. This one is from vines grown in the north near the appropriately named village of Chardonnay (the sole grape for all white Macons.) Made by Vignerons des Grandes Vignes, as the Prisse co-op rather grandly styles itself, it's fresh, clean, slightly rounded: not the most sophisticated Burgundy by any stretch of the imagination, but at this price, who's arguing."

Andrew Neather - Evening Standard 13/09/2012

Of the 2011 vintage, Victoria Moore said: "Simple white Burgundy priced at a fiver has absolutely no right to taste as genteel, neat, clean and tidy and well put together as this one does. Really lovely crisp, gentle Chardonnay with a lemon tilt and trace of limestone."

Victoria Moore - The Daily Telegraph 30/09/2012

Of the 2011 vintage, Victoria Moore said: “Unoaked Chardonnay. Limpid with an apple-like twist. Clean and plain but also mercifully dry.”

Victoria Moore - The Daily Telegraph 08/12/2012

Of the 2011 vintage, Fiona Beckett said: "To drink with the bird, I prefer a fatter, richer white Burgundy. A bargain is Tesco's Macon Blanc Villages 2011…in a tasting I did for Decanter wine magazine this time last year, white Burgundy came out tops with turkey."

Fiona Beckett - The Guardian Weekend 15/12/2012

Background

History

Part of the BCB Group, Cave de Prissé was founded in 1928 and merged with the Caves Verzé and Sologny in 1998, and today the winery has three production centres. All is co-ordinated from Prissé using all the latest modern equipment.

Winemaking details

Georges Brichon

Regional info

This Co-operative has 352 members with just over 1000 hectares under vine in the Southern Maconnais. The vineyards, composed of clay and calcium, are in an excellent south, south-east facing position.

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.2 Stars Based on 51 Reviews

4 Stars

Worth keeping around

By samson
21 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Very good at the price. Slightly fruity and refreshing but smooth too. Well worth keeping a few bottles around.

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5 Stars

Highly recommended.

By Shalo
19 April 2013

Delicious taste; very enjoyable to drink as an accompaniment to food, or just on it's own. I would definitely order this again.

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5 Stars

Very pleasant

By Angela16
17 April 2013
Novice
Female, aged 35-44

This review is for the 2012 vintage

First time I bought this wine and I was rather pleased. It was light crisp and easy to drink. Would highly recommend this.

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4 Stars

Good value 'house wine'

By sally2
17 April 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

For around a fiver this is good value if you like an unoaked chardonnay without the often strong flavours. Sadly it has disappeared from our local Tesco store and at the moment is not even available online !

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4 Stars

Excellent value

By Bunny
05 April 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

An very good full bodied chardoney, ideal for fish, chicken and summer drinking

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4 Stars

reliable quality

By DrBuckley
05 March 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I always make sure I have a few bottles of this in my cellar (garage) for unexpected guests. It's consistently good without being spectacular and I feel like I'm treating my guests without spending too much in the process.

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4 Stars

This wine is excellent

By Fordie
04 March 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Displaying qualities of depth and flavour equal to many of its more expensive rivals. A quality French Chardonnay which I will definitely be buying again.

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4 Stars

Fantastic Value

By Graham12
24 February 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

Macon is close enough to burgundy to produce a similar type of wine' The one chosen by Tesco is very good, not too acidic with a variety of different flavours. Above all though it is great value. A bit disappointing that it has jumped by a pound a bottle but it is still hard to match anywhere.

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5 Stars

Crisp French Chardonnay

By Beeps
05 February 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

In the past, I've been put off Chardonnay wines by the Australian preference for very strong oak flavouring. This wine is much subtler and has allowed the delicacy of the grape to come through. This is an excellent starting point if you want to explore this region's wines before trying more expensive ones.

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3 Stars

Average burgundy

By winewinckler
09 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Quite a nice,not very exciting white burgundy but very good value at around £5 a bottle.

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3 Stars

Clean, flinty, traces of minerals, but ultimately

By Temporary
09 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44

This review is for the 2010 vintage

Clean, flinty, traces of minerals, but ultimately flat and hollow. After half a dozen, little incentive for a repeat

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4 Stars

Delicious

By Carol07
07 January 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

I bought this wine from a recommendation in the Daily Telegraph, it is very good and I shall buy it again if there is any left!

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4 Stars

Solid

By ajm77
02 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 35-44

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Have bought at least 6 cases of this wine over the last few months. Good every day Macon, and for the price we can't fault it. Of course there are much better Macons out there, but not for £5 a bottle (or less with voucher codes). Rated 4* for value.

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4 Stars

Macon Blanc Villages

By Foggy
02 January 2013
Expert
Female, aged 45-54

I have been drinking this wine for many years. It is fresh light and has never given me a headache. I used to be able to buy it at my local Tesco Store but they ceased to stock it so now I get it on line and it is delivered to my door the next day free. This wine is very reasonably priced and when it is on offer very cheap. I get upset when you say it out of stock when I try to get it on line. I cannot recomend this wine more for its flavour and price.

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4 Stars

Very good value

By fjm123
02 January 2013
Novice
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A reliable dry white, not too alcohol heavy, and very good value for money. One of my stand by wines!

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4 Stars

No hint of Oaked taste

By
23 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

Having drunk so much Chardonnay, mostly Australian in the past, I now generally avoid anything labelled Chardonnay. However this wine is really pleasant quaffing wine with no hint of that overpowering oaked Chardonnay taste. Very good value.

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4 Stars

Most enjoyable

By justawinedrinker
17 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

Have purchased this wine on several occasions; its flavour seems consistent and therefore a 'safe bet'. Good value for a Macon

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5 Stars

Really enjoyable wine

By moorhen
15 December 2012
Female

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is a medium to light wine and is perfect for drinking both with and without food. It is very smooth and well worth buying. We will definitely buy again.

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5 Stars

Price isn't everything!

By
10 December 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

I was drawn to this wine after reading Victoria Moore's piece in the Telegraph. The simple fact that she was recommending a wine at £4.99 a bottle was enough to stimulate my interest but I still had some trepidation when making my first purchase. How delighted I was when sampling my first bottle. Definitely remarkable value. More cases have been bought since.

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5 Stars

Great value

By Glug
27 November 2012
Expert
Male, aged 45-54

Lovely, light dry white that's really crisp and great value for money.

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4 Stars

Good value Macon wine

By Kyloer
27 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

All you would expect from a Macon wine at a price that offers real value

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5 Stars

value for money

By pips
27 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

A delicious dry wine with a full flavour and incredible value for money which makes for an excellent every day wine, but can also be drunk for special occasions. I have yet to give to a white wine drinker who does not like it. Several of my friends have been converted to white wine after being given this one! I would recommend it to anyone who likes a dry white wine.

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4 Stars

great value

By keedy
26 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

I read a positive review about this wine by Victoria Moore in The Telegraph and decided to try it. It really is very drinkable and well worth the price.

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3 Stars

Good Value

By JCS37
25 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A very good all round drinking white wine and extremely good value

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5 Stars

As recommended in the Telegraph

By suzanneinsofia
25 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 45-54

Saw this recommended in the Telegraph and tried it. Worth the money without any special offers. One of my 'staple' purchases when there is nothing I fancy on offer.

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4 Stars

Lovely dry white

By BayHorseRider
20 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 65 or Over

What fantastic value. Best dry white I've tasted at this price. Lovely chardonnay flavours.

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5 Stars

Excellent value for the price

By Dogwalker
18 November 2012
Connoisseur
Male, aged 65 or Over

This is a smooth tasty example of a Macon, at a very affordable price. I think it is streets ahead of other wines within its price range. The efficient delivery (next day) to your door makes the purchase easy and the available either for drinking on its own or with a meal. Well done.

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3 Stars

compare

By fredx
06 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

Tried the Tesco product as against the Aldi version. Preferred Aldi

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4 Stars

GOOD VALUE WINE

By BRISIE
28 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

THIS WINE IS VERY DRINKABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS CONSIDERING THE PRICE. IT IS EVEN BETTER WHEN YOU CAN FIND IT ON SPECIAL OFFER.

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5 Stars

Macon Villages

By Gerry
25 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 45-54

Great value for money, but hush now, don't tell everyone.

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5 Stars

Crisp and buttery for a lovely Autumn tipple

By Numphed
25 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This has to be one of the best value wines around. Really quafable and tastes much more expensive than it actually is. Lovely chilled as an aperitif or with pasta or salads. Highly recommend this little number!

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4 Stars

Great value basic burgundy

By Captaincabbage
25 October 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

I bought this in the wine sale at less than £4 a bottle. Grat value even at the modest full price. Even the ABC (anything but Chardonnay) family members like it

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4 Stars

Highly Gluggable

By OldeSoake
25 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

I have been ordering cases of Tesco Macon Villages Blanc for a couple of years now and it has become a favourate . Satisfyingly dry and "mineralish" it is also good value.

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4 Stars

Good value for money

By atlasmira
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This is a typical French wine in that it is not soo sweet or alcoholic (only 12.5%) like many new world wines. it has a clean taste, and is well balanced reminding one of the more expensive burgundy wines and oh so different from new world whites... For £4.99/bottle it is exceptional good value.

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5 Stars

full flavoured for a great price

By SarahBB
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

I bought this after reading a Dail Mail wine review...they were right...fantastic value for such a good wine. Nearly finished my first 6 bottles...they won't be the last

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4 Stars

This wine got our thumbs up.

By HoagyI
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2010 vintage

For the price this wine was good value. We were put off chardonnay years ago by the big, in your face, stuff coming in from OZ and stopped buying it . But this one we liked. For the price it is 4 stars. it is fresh with a bit of a zing

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4 Stars

Great little everyday Chardie

By Oenophile50
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Tremendous price to quality ratio in a zingy little Macon Villages that oozes fruit and has a texture way above its pocket money price tag. Highly recommended as an everyday livener - and when it's on offer from time to time, just too good to be ignored. Easily as good as an £8 to £10 alternative, so give it a go!

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4 Stars

Great value fruity dry white

By Toes
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 35-44

Plenty of character, great with on it's own but perfect with seafood. Excellent value

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4 Stars

Typical good french White Macon

By grandadRoger
24 October 2012
Connoisseur
Male, aged 65 or Over

I like French wines and buy this type of Macon white in France, and it is a as good as wines with posher names and higher price

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4 Stars

Really good value

By Lindsey07
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

I think this is a well rounded wine with a really clean finish good value

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2 Stars

Ken's true opinion.

By Ken2012
24 October 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

Does not compare favourably to the similar " Blason de Burgogne " which is very good value. A bit disappointing for a genuine Macon.

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4 Stars

Dry White

By Jonjon
24 October 2012
Expert
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This Macon Blanc has an excellent taste but a little on the sharp side. Excellent value for money.

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4 Stars

Macon Village Blanc

By Ryboy
24 October 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Excellent dry white wine at a very acceptable price

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4 Stars

Nice every day wine

By Magwit
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is a nice light wine perfect for every day drinking and very reasonable.

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5 Stars

An excellent Macon

By TheWhiteHare
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A really lovely wine with enough rich Chardonnay butter flavour without the new world's heavy handed over-oaking that risks making wine that tastes like paint. This is how French Chardonnay based wines should be and makes you feel like you are tasting a real wine of character and not some bland confected dumbed down blob. The slight metal end taste is the subtle reminder of the its Macon roots. Another great Tesco own label product showing the skill of their buyers being able to offer outstanding value on famous wines.

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5 Stars

Very good quality Macon Villages at a great price

By DASBOY
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

This dry white wine is one of my favourites. Very smooth and good quality. Got it on a half price promotion and have done in the past. I believe it would be difficult to find better wine at this price.

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4 Stars

Very good

By Doverstraits
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 25-34

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Apple-y and full flavoured, this is very pleasant plonk. It lacks heavy oaky and vanilla tones but the trend is against these at the moment so all the better.

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4 Stars

Fantastic value!!

By boats17
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

A crisp fruty dry French super with fish or to drink by its self and great value.

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4 Stars

Good everyday wine

By Eyefor
24 October 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

A consistently good day - to - day wine. Not superb but not bad either.

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5 Stars

A good value Burgundy

By John
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I have been buying this wine for three years now and it delivers a consistent quality of a white Burgundy as you will get anywhere. It has a well balanced flavour of soft fruits and as stated in Tescos own description it has a good slight mineral finish.

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4 Stars

such value for money

By daybreak1
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A recommendation by the Daily Mail that proved to be a little gem

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