2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Embazees
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age Predominantly mature vines planted in the 1950s–1960s
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Alliance describes biodynamic growing without herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers and says organic practices have been certified since 2017. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and 16–18 months of aging on fine lees in French oak; 100% is oaked and 20% is new oak. Sulfur is added minimally and in stages during barrel aging, with the level stated as under 35 mg/L. Vinmonopolet lists sugar as under 3 g/L and acidity as 6.2 g/L but does not state the analytical basis for acidity.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with green highlights; white flowers, fresh orchard fruit, richness, concentration, vibrant freshness and a lingering finish
Food Pairing Foie gras, rich shellfish, creamy blanquette de veau, or duck breast
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Embazees
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age Predominantly mature vines planted in the 1950s–1960s
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Alliance describes biodynamic growing without herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers and says organic practices have been certified since 2017. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and 16–18 months of aging on fine lees in French oak; 100% is oaked and 20% is new oak. Sulfur is added minimally and in stages during barrel aging, with the level stated as under 35 mg/L.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with green highlights; white flowers, fresh orchard fruit, richness, concentration, vibrant freshness and a lingering finish
Food Pairing Foie gras, rich shellfish, creamy blanquette de veau, or duck breast
Sources: www.alliancewine.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Embazees
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age Predominantly mature vines planted in the 1950s–1960s
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Alliance describes biodynamic growing without herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers and says organic practices have been certified since 2017. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and 16–18 months of aging on fine lees in French oak; 100% is oaked and 20% is new oak. Sulfur is added minimally and in stages during barrel aging, with the level stated as under 35 mg/L.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with green highlights; white flowers, fresh orchard fruit, richness, concentration, vibrant freshness and a lingering finish
Food Pairing Foie gras, rich shellfish, creamy blanquette de veau, or duck breast
Sources: www.alliancewine.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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