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All the facets of the terroir

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The Vines

Towns: Vergisson and Solutré
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Surface area of the plots: 3 to 4 hectares depending on the vintage
Average vine age: variable, many vines are over 50 years old
Soil : limestone-clay of various kinds
Exposure and gradient : variables according to the plot

Vinification

Harvest: by hand or machine according to the plot
Pressing: pneumatic
Settling: 24 to 36 hours, cold static
Alcoholic Fermentation: mostly in oak tuns, the rest in barrels of 228 liters (not new wood however) some in stainless steel vats. Wild yeast
Malo-lactic Fermentation: spontaneous and complete
Aging: in the wine-making container, on its lees from 10 to 14 months
Blending and Bottling: between July and November in the year following the harvest

Tasting

Bright, limpid straw yellow colour. The nose is an expression of ripe white fruits (apple, peach), floral notes (hawthorn, linden) with a hint of sweet spices. On the palate, there is a roundness, enhanced by a pleasant freshness in the finish.
Aging Potential: drink with 1 to 5 years’ bottle age
Dish Pairings: Grilled white fish or in sauce, frogs and snails, veal “blanquette”

Awards and press review

2018 vintage:
– 16/20 Magazine « Bourgogne Aujourd’hui » N°147 June-July 2019

2017 vintage:
– 91/100 (Silver medal) Decanter World Wine Awards 2019