2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Orientation Southeastern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Extremely Gentle Pressing Followed By Settling To Clarify The Juice
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Oak Types Oak from the forests of Upper Burgundy
Production Volume 852 bottles
Bottles852
Magnums12
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand. Following extremely gentle pressing and settling, vinification took place entirely in barrels at low temperatures. Barrel maturation lasted 16 months with gentle, regular stirring; 33% of the barrels were new oak from Upper Burgundy forests.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; hazelnut; buttercream; white blossoms; marigold; lemongrass; lemon verbena; candied lemon peel; salinity; flint; gunflint; frangipane; fresh, long and velvety palate
Food Pairing Salmon terrine; sweet-spiced cod; flambéed prawns
Critics Ratings 17
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Orientation Southeastern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Casks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Volume 1,133 bottles
Bottles1,133
Magnums12
Production Details The grapes were handpicked and thoroughly sorted. The wine matured for 13 months with regular lees stirring, using 25% new-oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Pale gold; fresh and candied chestnut; beeswax; biscuit; sugared almond; yellow-fleshed fruit; pollen; white flowers; freshly cut hay; cereal; vanilla; marzipan; bergamot; candied mandarin; jasmine; flint; saline finish; anise; light toast
Food Pairing Salmon terrine; sweet-spiced cod; flambéed prawns
Critics Ratings 93