Grape variety : Chardonnay
Planting dates : 1973
Planting density : 4000 vinestocks per acre
Soil : clayey limestone, white topsoil
Orientation : south-east
Altitude : 293 metres (960 feet)
Average yield : 185 cases per acre
Annual production : 2500 bouteilles (208 cases)
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Winemaking
Manual harvest • Full bunches in the press
12 hours settling of the big lees • Fermentation in oak barrels
Temparature control
Aging
10 months in oak barrels • 30% new oak
First racking after malo-lactic fermentation
Finning and polish-filtration before bottling
Wine tasting
Beautiful, gleaming gold in color. Floral and fruity nose of strong aromatic intensity that completes a long held note of toasted bread and lightly-scented wood. It is elegant and surprising on the palate, where the mellowness overshadows the woodiness. A succession of caramelized fruits (peaches, pears, apples) and a lingering taste of hazelnut awaits the taster. This is a wine worth keeping.
Suggest food dishes
Scallops in butter sauce
Ideally enjoyed at 10-11°C
Awards and prizes
Burgondia d'or • 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1998, 1996
Concours Général Agricole de Paris • Gold medal 1991
Tastevinage • 2000
UAV local contest • Gold medal 1999 - Bronze medal 2004
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