Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cote d'Or
Soil Clay-limestone (argilo-calcaire)
Harvest Dates mid to late September
Vine Age 20-50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Bottle Aging 4 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Bourgogne Côte d'Or Blanc sourced from four parcels in Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet (Les Belles Côtes, Au Jardin, Petit Clos, and a Chassagne vineyard added in 2016). Vines 20-50 years old. Direct pressing with indigenous yeasts used for fermentation. No bâtonnage (lees stirring). Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (20% new oak), then transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 4 months for purity and clarity. Lightly filtered, unfined, minimal sulfur added. Estate practices organic viticulture (uncertified) with low yields and manual vineyard work. Slow fermentations in cold underground caves. Typical estate aging is 22 months in old barrels. Minimal intervention with no racking and limited fining or filtration for authentic terroir expression.
Tasting Notes
Nose: apple blossom, quince, almond paste, white flowers, forest floor, gentle spice
Palate: medium to full-bodied, sanity texture, vibrant acidity, tropical fruits, pomelo, pineapple, orchard fruit, citrus, silky texture, fresh mineral tension
Critics Ratings Cellar Tracker: 90
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