MÂCON MILLY-LAMARTINE  MAISON ALBERT BICHOT  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Chardonnay  TERROIR  Marly limestone soil containing clay  PRESENTATION  Located west of the longest limestone secondary mountain ranges that  stretches from Tournus in the north to Fuissé in the south, the vineyards  of Milly-Lamartine occupy the westernmost slopes of the Mâconnais'  vineyards. It is unique in that it is influenced by the coolness of the higher  altitudes of the Haut-Mâconnais, of between 290 and nearly 400 m.  The vines grown in a diversity of soil types (limestone, clay, marls)  depending on the plots. Exposure varies too, ranging from northeast  where it is cooler to southwest where the vines are more exposed to the  sun.  The name "Lamartine" was added to the name of the village of Milly in  1902 in honour of the famous poet, Alphonse de Lamartine, who was  mayor of the village and owned an estate here.  WINEMAKING/AGEING  Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 80% in stainless steel vats  and 20% in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months.  TASTING  Fresh, delicate nose with scents of gunflint and menthol which mingle  with notes of peach and apricot. On the palate, this wine's body and  aromatic complexity are balanced by lovely freshness that is  characteristic of this higher altitude terroir.  SERVING  Serve at 11-13°C (53-55°F).  To taste young on the fruit or to keep 2 to 3 years.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Simply prepared fish and seafood  White meats and poultry, grilled or served in a light sauce  QUOTES  Tim Atkin: 91/100 (2023)  Jancis Robinson: 16/20 (2022)  Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2022