2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Vin de France
Region Loire
Soil Sandy, Quartz-rich clay soils
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Produced from Chardonnay vines over 50 years old and aged for 20 months in oak with minimal intervention.
Tasting Notes Citrus, stone fruit and flint, with tension, texture and mineral precision
Food Pairing Monkfish with buttery beurre blanc sauce
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Peak 2026–2032; drink before 2034+
Classification Vin de France
Region Loire
Soil Deep clay soils with surface sands and quartz of varying coarseness
Fermentation Vessels Old barrels, with one-third new Burgundy barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details The Chardonnay vines are over 50 years old and were harvested manually. Fermentation was spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in old barrels, with one-third new Burgundy barrels. The wine matured for 20 months in oak, with very little sulfur added at bottling.
Tasting Notes Fresh butter, toast, acacia and white fruit; creamy texture, vibrant acidity and fine bitter notes on the finish
Food Pairing Blanquette of Touraine rillons
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