2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Fixin
Soil Pale alluvial soil near les crais
Fermentation Vessels Steel tanks and barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Whole-cluster pressed; indigenous-yeast fermentation begins in steel tanks (30%) and finishes in barrel, with 25% new barrels. The importer classifies the farming as sustainable.
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Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Fixin
Soil Clay-limestone
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details The importer reports 24-hour settling before barrel fermentation, using 25% new barrels; it also reports vines planted from 1946 through 2003.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
9 Rue Noisot, 21220 Fixin, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 52 45 48
Owner
Berthaut family
Cellarmaster
Amelie Berthaut