2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2037
Region Meursault
Harvest Dates The estate harvest began on 2023-08-31 and lasted two weeks; this is estate-wide vintage context, not a wine-specific picking date.
Sites Les Casse-Têtes and Les Petits Charrons
Fermentation Vessels 228-litre and 600-litre barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Barrel Size 228 and 600
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details The wine came from 0.96 ha, with reported production of 5,700 (unit unstated). After light settling, the must underwent alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 228 L and 600 L barrels. The vintage header reports 10% new barrels; the methods paragraph gives a general 5–20% new-barrel range, predominantly Allier oak with light toast. The wine was racked about one year later and transferred to stainless steel for a second maturation phase.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Lively bouquet; light sea spray; struck flint; slightly honeyed opening; harmonious palate; spiced finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Meursault
Harvest Dates The estate harvest began during the final week of August 2022; this is estate-wide vintage context, not a wine-specific picking date.
Sites Les Casse-Têtes and Les Petits Charrons
Fermentation Vessels Principally 600-litre barrels, with some 228-litre barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Barrel Size 228 and 600
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The wine came from 0.96 ha, with reported production of 6,000 (unit unstated). After light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred principally in 600 L barrels and also in 228 L barrels. The vintage header reports 20% new barrels; the general method describes 5–20% new oak, principally Allier, with long, light toast. After approximately one year in wood, the wine was racked and matured for a further 4–6 months in stainless steel.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Chalk, yellow lemon, green apple and fresh almond; toasted bread and grilled almond on the palate; mineral, lively and notably fresh, with a long finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Meursault
Sites Les Casse-Têtes and Les Petits Charrons
Fermentation Vessels 228-litre and 600-litre barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Barrel Size 228 and 600
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details The wine came from 0.96 ha, with reported production of 2,400 (unit unstated). After light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred in 228 L and 600 L barrels. The vintage header reports 20% new barrels; the general method describes 5–20% new oak, predominantly Allier, with light toast. The wine was racked about one year later and transferred to stainless steel for a second maturation phase.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Taut, saline minerality; full, broad mouthfeel; butter notes; remarkable persistence.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Meursault
Sites 50% Casse-Têtes, 25% Narvaux and 25% Petits Charrons
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 228 and 600
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details The 2018 blend comprised 50% Casse-Têtes, 25% Narvaux and 25% Petits Charrons. Half of the wine was made in 600 L barrels and half in 228 L barrels, with 20% new oak.
Tasting Notes Fine, fresh and tense, with a long finish.
Food Pairing Chicken in creamy sauce; cod; fish terrine; haddock; monkfish; plaice; roast chicken, guinea fowl or turkey; smoked salmon; sole; turbot.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | CHF 1,199.91Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rue du Pied de la Vallée 21, 21190 Volnay, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 39 14
Email
Owner
Etienne de Montille
Cellarmaster
Brian Sieve