Trenel Mâcon-Charnay Chardonnay Trenel 2022
Why it's worth a try
Classic Burgundian Chardonnay from the southern Mâconnais delivers remarkable quality for the region. Clean, mineral-driven fruit with white flowers, citrus and subtle stonefruit shows why Mâcon remains a source of accessible Burgundy. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness, it offers Chardonnay purity without oak influence. Crisp acidity and elegant structure make it incredibly food-friendly, proving you don't need to spend a fortune for authentic Burgundy character. Perfect for Chardonnay lovers seeking finesse over power.
Trenel
Five Generations of Accessible Burgundian Chardonnay
Since 1928, the Trenel family has been crafting Burgundian wines in Charnay-lès-Mâcon, now led by fifth-generation winemaker Caroline Meulnotte. Working with trusted growers across the Mâconnais, they produce honest, well-made wines that make Burgundy's quality approachable, focusing on fruit purity and terroir expression.
Their Mâcon Chardonnays are classic Burgundy without the pretension, think fresh apple and citrus fruit, subtle minerality, and clean acidity. Vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness, these wines offer genuine Burgundian character at everyday prices, perfect for discovering the region.
WINE REGION
Mâcon-Charnay: Southern Burgundy's Approachable Chardonnay
A village appellation within the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy, Mâcon-Charnay produces around 30,000 hectoliters of wine annually. This area offers more accessible Burgundian Chardonnay, maintaining the region's quality standards while delivering excellent value and everyday elegance across 600 hectares.
Exclusively Chardonnay for whites, producing fresh, fruit-forward wines with less oak influence than northern Burgundy. These wines showcase ripe orchard fruit, subtle minerality, and bright acidity. Approachable young but capable of short-term aging, offering honest expressions of terroir.
Limestone and clay soils on gentle slopes create ideal conditions for Chardonnay. A warmer, more Mediterranean climate than Côte d'Or allows fuller ripening while maintaining freshness. The Saône River valley provides a temperate influence, resulting in balanced, food-friendly wines.