2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Arbois
Region Arbois
Soil Marl and limestone
Orientation North- And South-Facing Exposures
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, 500 L barrels and concrete eggs
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Single-plot Chardonnay from vines planted between 1962 and 2011; whole bunches were pressed, then the wine was fermented and matured in foudre, 500 L barrels and concrete eggs before being racked and blended in tank for an additional six months.
Tasting Notes Ripe apricot, beeswax and nutty spice; deep, soft and generous
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Arbois
Region Arbois
Soil Clay and marl soils of the lias and trias
Orientation North- And South-Facing Exposures In The Sauvagny Amphitheatre
Fermentation Vessels Foudres, concrete egg, 500 L barrels and 228 L barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Sulfites 42.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 6,800 bottles
Bottles6,800
Tasting Notes Depth and intensity with a pronounced saline core