The parcel
Clay-limestone. Three named plots of vines make up this vintage: “Les Vireuils du Dessus”, South-East facing and very limestone soil; and "Les Grands Charrons", stony and hot place, southern exposure. 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, structured and fresh, it has all the characteristics to mature with age: nice reduction on the nose (roasted hazelnuts) with notes of peppermint, verbena, citron, acacia flowers. Its rich and sapid flavor is tense thanks to lovely bitterness.
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