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Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres is now available in a 37.5cl half bottle — the ideal format for enjoying a glass and a half of serious white Burgundy without opening a full 75cl bottle. One of the most consistently celebrated wines from the Mâconnais, Les Genièvres is a 100% Chardonnay from the commune of Lugny in southern Burgundy — a village with a 30-year head start on the rest of the Mâconnais in Chardonnay production, chosen for its exceptional terroir long before the region’s current reputation was established. Crisp, mineral, and beautifully balanced, this is white Burgundy at its most approachable and its most versatile. Buy Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres half bottles at Fareham Wine Cellar for UK delivery or in-store collection from our shop on Fareham High Street.
A 37.5cl half bottle of white Burgundy is one of the most practical and underrated formats available — perfect for the occasions when a single glass feels insufficient but a full bottle is more than you need. At Fareham Wine Cellar, we often describe it as the ideal solution for solo dining, for pairing a specific course with a different wine from the rest of the meal, or simply for trying a wine before committing to a case. Mâcon-Lugny in particular suits the half bottle format well — it is a wine designed to be drunk young and fresh, and the slightly faster ageing curve of a half bottle is perfectly compatible with its style. Browse our full range of wine half bottles for more options across every style.
Maison Louis Latour is one of the great names of Burgundy — a family business with roots in the village of Aloxe-Corton dating back to 1768 and a formal trading company established in 1797. Eleven generations of the Latour family have been at the helm since, with the business now led by the seventh Louis Latour, supported by Chief Winemaker Jean-Charles Thomas and the team managing the family’s 50-hectare domaine in the Côte d’Or.
As a négociant as well as a domaine producer, Louis Latour works with growers across Burgundy — from the grand crus of the Côte d’Or to the approachable village wines of the Mâconnais — maintaining a consistent standard of quality across an extensive range. The Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres is one of the house’s best-known and most consistently awarded wines, demonstrating that the family’s commitment to quality extends well beyond their prestigious Côte d’Or holdings.
Lugny has a special place in the history of the Mâconnais. Some 30 years ago, it was the only village in the region entirely planted with Chardonnay — a reflection of a terroir that winemakers recognised as particularly well-suited to the variety long before the broader Mâconnais reputation was established. Located in the southern part of Burgundy, Lugny’s well-exposed vineyards on limestone-rich soils produce Chardonnay with the freshness, mineral character, and structural balance that makes Mâcon-Lugny one of the region’s most reliable and enjoyable appellations. Today, Louis Latour Les Genièvres remains the benchmark wine of the commune.
Are you looking for a larger bottle of Mâcon-Lugny? We also sell 75cl bottles.
Bright pale gold in the glass. The nose is clean and inviting — fresh citrus, green apple, and white peach, with a subtle mineral lift characteristic of Lugny’s limestone-rich soils. On the palate, the wine is crisp, well-structured, and refreshing, with good weight from the malolactic fermentation and a clean, persistent finish. A textbook expression of Mâconnais Chardonnay — elegant rather than showy, and remarkably food-friendly.
What is a half bottle of wine?
A half bottle contains 37.5cl of wine — exactly half a standard 75cl bottle, providing approximately two to three glasses. The half bottle format is particularly well-suited to wines like Mâcon-Lugny that are designed to be drunk young and fresh, and is ideal for solo dining, wine pairing across multiple courses, or trying a wine before buying a full case.
What does Mâcon-Lugny taste like?
Mâcon-Lugny is a 100% Chardonnay from southern Burgundy — typically crisp, mineral, and refreshing, with citrus and stone fruit character and good natural acidity. It is a lighter, more accessible style than the richer Chardonnays of the Côte de Beaune, making it an excellent everyday white Burgundy and a versatile food wine.
What food pairs with Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres?
The wine’s crisp acidity and mineral freshness make it an excellent match for grilled fish, oysters, moules marinières, goat’s cheese, light chicken dishes, and simple pasta with cream or lemon. Serve at 10–12°C for the best drinking experience.
Is Mâcon-Lugny the same as Pouilly-Fuissé?
Both are Chardonnays from the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy, but they are different appellations. Pouilly-Fuissé is generally regarded as the more prestigious of the two, with more structured, complex wines and a higher price point. Mâcon-Lugny offers many of the same characteristics — mineral freshness, Chardonnay clarity, Burgundian elegance — at a more accessible price, making it one of the best-value white Burgundy appellations available.
Do you stock other half bottles of white wine?
Yes — browse our full range of half bottle wines at Fareham Wine Cellar, including white, red, rosé, dessert wine, and Champagne half bottles. We also stock the Chéreau Carré Muscadet Sèvre et Maine half bottle and the Hattingley Valley Entice Dessert Wine half bottle for those looking for something different.
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