2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Mondeuse
Classification AOC Bugey
Region Bugey
Soil Calcareous scree hillside
Orientation South-Southwest
Sites Mataret
Vine Age 20 years
Maceration 15 days
Bottling Date 21 May 2019
Production Volume 6,000 bottles
Bottles6,000
Production Details Fruit was 95% destemmed and macerated with twice-daily pumpovers and two délestages; maturation followed in stainless-steel tank and then bottle. The vineyard reaches a maximum 40% gradient. Reported residual sugar was below 1 g/L and total SO2 below 16 mg/L.
2013 Technical Specifications
Classification Bugey
Region Bugey
Maceration 18 days
Production Details The 2013 harvest was 90% destemmed before its 18-day maceration.
Tasting Notes Guide Hachette 2018: firm youthful tannins balanced by attractive fruit, with persistent smoky and peppery notes.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Classification Bugey
Region Bugey
Maceration 15 days
Production Details The 2011 harvest was partially destemmed before its 15-day maceration.
Tasting Notes Guide Hachette 2015: dark-colored, with red-fruit and clove aromas and a supple, integrated palate.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Classification Bugey
Region Bugey
Production Volume 5,200 bottles
Bottles5,200
Production Details Guide Hachette recommended serving the wine at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Guide Hachette 2008: very ripe red and black fruit, with youthful but softening tannins.
Critics Ratings 1 star — Guide Hachette 2008
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