2023 Technical Specifications
Region Les Grands Charrons
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age Vines planted in 1959
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Diam 30
Production Details The 0.29-hectare lieu-dit parcel is mid-slope near Les Goutte d’Or and Les Tessons. Natural fermentation proceeded without additions or bâtonnage; maturation comprised 12 months in used barrels followed by 7–8 months in stainless steel. The importer states that all 2023 wines were bottled in October, without specifying the year, under DIAM 30 closures.
Tasting Notes William Kelley/Wine Advocate: peach, white flowers, hazelnuts and pastry; medium-to-full-bodied, satiny and layered, with concentration, cut and a saline, mouthwatering finish
Critics Ratings 92
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Les Grands Charrons
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age Vines planted in 1959
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 0.29-hectare lieu-dit parcel is mid-slope near Les Goutte d’Or and Les Tessons. Natural fermentation proceeded without additions or bâtonnage; maturation comprised 12 months in used barrels followed by 7–8 months in stainless steel. The accompanying 2022 importer catalogue additionally describes native-yeast fermentation, natural malolactic fermentation, and no enzymes, acid additions, fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate: citrus oil, pear, white flowers and nutmeg; medium-to-full-bodied, satiny, vibrant, pure and precise, with a chalky finish
Critics Ratings 90
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Les Grands Charrons
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age Vines planted in 1958
Natural Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details The 0.29-hectare lieu-dit parcel is mid-slope near Les Goutte d’Or and Les Tessons. Natural fermentation proceeded without additions or bâtonnage; maturation comprised 12 months in used barrels followed by 7–8 months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate: pear, mint, white flowers, citrus zest and bread dough; medium-to-full-bodied, satiny and chiseled, combining texture and tension with a saline finish
Critics Ratings 90
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Les Grands Charrons
Soil Fine, Iron-oxide-rich clay over limestone slabs; the climat has deeper alluvial soil below and thinner, Stonier soil above
Orientation East And Southeast
Vine Age Vines planted in 1958
Production Details Small parcel of old vines in a mid-slope position; cultivation is described as strongly inspired by biodynamics.
Tasting Notes Orchard flowers, mimosa, linden and acacia honey, pear, peach, yellow plum, limoncello, candied citrus, flint smoke and fresh bread; ample yet taut, with ripe white fruit, calcareous salinity and a long finish
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