2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Savagnin
Classification Arbois
Region Arbois
Soil Marl soil; another exact 2020 vendor specifies blue lias marl at montigny-lès-arsures.
Barrel Size 228
Production Details The retailer identifies this as a second bottling of the 2020 vintage matured for 40 months under veil. A second exact 2020 vendor states that the wine rests in 228-L barrels without topping, permitting development of the veil yeasts.
Tasting Notes Powerful, with fresh walnut, curry and turmeric; ample, gentle and digestible on the palate, showing ripe fruit character.
Food Pairing Chicken with morels and cream; spicy cuisine; mushroom croustade; aged Comté.
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Classification Arbois AOC/AOP
Region Arbois
Soil Marl soils
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 36.0 ppm
Production Volume 6,500 bottles
Bottles6,500
Production Details SAQ recommends serving this release at 10–12 °C.
Tasting Notes Citrus-led and intensely fresh, with rich texture and aromas of walnut, hazelnut, almond, green apple, spice and cumin; powerful and long.