2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 75% Pinot Noir; 25% Chardonnay
Classification Aÿ Grand Cru
Region Ay
Soil Shallow topsoil, Approximately 30 cm deep, Over campanian chalk bedrock
Orientation South And South-West Exposure
Grapes Picked 1 Sep 2018
Sites Froide Terre and Brise Pot
Fermentation Vessels 350 L barrels
Barrel Size 350
Disgorgement Date Jan 2026
Dosage 4.0 g/L
Production Volume 2,750 bottles
Bottles2,750
Magnums250
Production Details Aÿ was picked on 1 September at 11° potential alcohol; this is a harvest/vat observation, not finished-wine alcohol. Vine Trail reports that the 2018 came from 0.6 ha of 50-plus-year-old vines sourced from a local grower, fermented in 350 L barrels, and spent 72 months in bottle before disgorgement.
Tasting Notes Vine Trail describes a large, crisp and tightly coiled palate with precise red fruit, bitters reminiscent of a balanced Negroni, a strong chalk-derived mineral character, and a long, vibrant, salivating finish.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 80% Pinot Noir; 20% Chardonnay
Classification Aÿ Grand Cru
Region Ay
Soil No more than 30 cm of poor topsoil over campanian chalk bedrock
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation South-West Exposure On A Relatively Steep Slope
Sites Brise Pot and Froid Terre
Fermentation Vessels Mostly used 350 L barrels
Pressing Method Closed Horizontal 4,000 Kg Coquard Press; 20.5 Hl Retained From A Full Press And The Final 5 Hl Taille Excluded And Sold
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 350
Disgorgement Date Nov 2024
Dosage 4.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The wine came from 0.60 ha of vines aged at least 50 years and farmed with uncertified organic methods. After spontaneous fermentation and lees maturation in mostly used 350 L barrels, it was bottled unfiltered and spent 78 months sur lattes under natural cork. Low SO2 doses were added at pressing and after alcoholic fermentation; organic yeast and sugar were used for tirage and organic concentrated grape must for dosage. Released in 750 mL bottles.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 75% Pinot Noir; 25% Chardonnay
Classification Aÿ Grand Cru
Region Ay
Soil No more than 30 cm of poor topsoil over campanian chalk bedrock
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation South-West Exposure On A Relatively Steep Slope
Sites Froide Terre and Brise Pot
Fermentation Vessels Mostly used 350 L barrels
Pressing Method Closed Horizontal 4,000 Kg Coquard Press; 20.5 Hl Retained From A Full Press And The Final 5 Hl Taille Excluded And Sold
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 350
Disgorgement Date Nov 2023
Dosage 2.95 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,859 bottles
Bottles3,859
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni describes the 2016 as bright, focused and energetic, with crushed rock, mint, slate, white flowers, white pepper and a vibrant mineral finish. The producer describes stone, chalk, fresh red berries, cardamom, white pepper and an intense almond-and-chalk finish.
Critics Ratings 97
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2015 / 750ml | CHF 1,167.48Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
33 Route de Louvois, 51500 Le Craon de Ludes, France
Phone
+33 3 26 61 13 28
Email
Owner
Vincent and Raphaël Bérêche
Cellarmaster
Vincent and Raphaël Bérêche