Grape variety : Chardonnay
Planting dates: 1976, 1990, 1991
Planting density : 4000 vinestocks per acre
Soil : clayey limestone & sandy
Orientation : south
Altitude : 219 metres (715 feet)
Average yield : 240 cases per acre
Annual production : 18000 bottles (1500 cases)
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Winemaking
Manual harvest • Full bunches in the press
12 hours settling of the big lees • Fermentation 1/3 in oak barrels and 2/3 in stainless steel tanks
Temparature control
Aging
6 months in oak barrels • No new oak
First racking after malo-lactic fermentation
Finning and polish-filtration before estate bottling
Wine tasting
Beautifully bright, straw-yellow in color. The nose is fresh, supple and generous. Floral and hazelnut scents with cream and butter notes are given off. If offers a straightforward taste, seeming balanced, ample and pleasant, ending with a long finish. It is very simply impressive for an ordinary Burgundy wine.
Suggest food dishes
Frog leg ravioli and fried horns of plenty
Ideally enjoyed at 10-11°C
Awards and prizes
Burgondia d'or • 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997
Concours Général Agricole de Paris • Gold medal 1999 - Silver medal 2003
Tastevinage • 2001
UAV local contest• Gold medal 2003
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