2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Meursault Premier Cru, Charmes climat
Region Les Charmes
Soil Calcareous clay with a high proportion of pebbles at the surface
Sites Most grapes came from Charmes-Dessus; the remaining share within the Charmes climat is not specified
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Handpicked Grapes Were Sorted And Gently Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Volume 1,136 bottles
Bottles1,136
Magnums24
Production Details The handpicked and sorted fruit was gently pressed. The juice settled for approximately 24 hours and underwent slow barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation was also slow. Lees were regularly stirred. Maturation lasted 14 months in oak barrels from central French forests.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; verbena, narcissus, mint, Williams pear, mandarin, yuzu and blood orange; frangipane, toasted bread, roasted hazelnut and praline; broad, generous and tense with bright acidity; salted-butter caramel crêpe; fresh finish with candied citrus, clementine and bergamot
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2020 Technical Specifications
Classification Meursault Premier Cru, Charmes climat
Region Les Charmes
Soil Calcareous clay with a high proportion of pebbles at the surface
Sites Most grapes came from Charmes-Dessus; the remaining share within the Charmes climat is not specified
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Handpicked Grapes Were Sorted And Gently Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Volume 1,115 bottles
Bottles1,115
Magnums12
Production Details The handpicked and sorted fruit was gently pressed. The juice settled for approximately 24 hours, underwent slow barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts and completed malolactic fermentation in spring. Lees were regularly stirred. Maturation lasted 15 months in oak barrels from Burgundy and central French forests.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; ripe, rich and elegant; peach, mango, almond, hazelnut, freshly cut grass and delicate white blossoms; rich yet fresh, with sweetness-salinity balance; praline, ground cinnamon, vanilla and rum
2019 Technical Specifications
Classification Meursault Premier Cru, Charmes climat
Region Les Charmes
Soil Calcareous clay with a high proportion of pebbles at the surface
Sites Most grapes came from Charmes-Dessus; the remaining share within the Charmes climat is not specified
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Handpicked Grapes Were Sorted And Gently Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Volume 1,189 bottles
Bottles1,189
Magnums6
Production Details The handpicked and sorted fruit was gently pressed. The juice settled for approximately 24 hours, underwent slow barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts and completed malolactic fermentation in spring. Lees were regularly stirred. Maturation lasted 12 months in oak barrels from the Vosges forests of eastern France.
Tasting Notes Pale gold; candied chestnut, fresh hazelnut, lemon verbena, vetiver, lemongrass, orange blossom, lemon and orange; fresh, firm acidity with richness and depth; crème brûlée, caramelized apple tarte tatin, barley sugar, beeswax and fresh honey; saline, flinty finish
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