Real wine, real people, real Burgundy — before the Premier Cru buzz arrives
‘Tasting the new release from Clos des Rocs is a reminder that the future of white Burgundy isn’t only in Puligny or Meursault — it’s also right here, in Mâcon-Loché. The 2024 Clos des Rocs ‘En Pres Forêt’ is a wine that combines authenticity, precision, and tremendous value — a perfect example of why this tiny appellation has become one of the most exciting places in southern Burgundy today.
Clos des Rocs is the life’s work of Olivier Giroux, who farms his old vines organically and tends them with the care of a true vigneron. His estate is soon to make history: starting with the 2025 vintage, Clos des Rocs will have the only newly designated Premier Cru vineyard in Mâcon-Loché — a recognition that speaks volumes about the quality of both the terroir and Olivier’s stewardship of it.
The wine world has noticed too. Comtes Lafon and Domaine Leflaive, icons of the Côte de Beaune, have quietly purchased land in this same pocket of limestone-rich soils — a clear endorsement of the region’s pedigree and promise. Yet for now, the wines of Mâcon remain among the great values of Burgundy, delivering layered, mineral-driven Chardonnay at prices that seem almost too good to be true.
This wine is a Rosenthal import — meaning it carries the hallmark of a true family estate, producing wines of place, personality, and soul. It’s bright and textural, with notes of orchard fruit, citrus oil, and crushed stone, finishing with that unmistakable saline snap that defines the best Mâconnais whites.
This is a wine that’s both deeply satisfying and genuinely exciting — the taste of a region stepping confidently into the spotlight. If you love classic white Burgundy, the 2024 Clos des Rocs Mâcon-Loché ‘En Pres Forêt’ deserves a place at your table and in your cellar.
