The parcel
Clay-limestone. parcel of vines named hot and solar; stony and clayey soil, South-East orientation. Vineyard: Average age: 45 years, 10,000 vines/ha. Grape variety: Chardonnay fine type, quality rootstock. Culture: Sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Winemaking & ageing
Whole-bunch pressing, followed by light settling and immediate transfer to Burgundy barrels. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation, in Burgundy barrels. Ageing: 13 months on the lees, under reductive conditions, without racking, with lees stirring and no SO2.
Tasting notes
Gourmet and deep, this wine is powerful and distinguished. Elegant aromas of citron and orchid give it an attractive profile. On the palate, its touches of anise and its pretty bitters give it a nice flavor and bode well for a long aging period.
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