2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Drink now through 2028
Classification AOC Village
Region Vire-Clesse
Soil White-pebble limestone soils; source vineyards are mostly situated on slopes
Fermentation Vessels 80% stainless-steel vats; 20% oak barrels
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation and ageing on fine lees were conducted 80% in stainless-steel vats and 20% in oak barrels for 8–9 months. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Millésima release description: pale yellow with straw highlights; lemon, mango and rose aromas; harmonious, mineral palate with slight sweetness and persistent finish. Wine Spectator, Bruce Sanderson: creamy texture with oyster shell, seaside, peach, apple and grapefruit-peel notes, becoming firmer and taut on the lingering finish.
Food Pairing Fish and seafood; white meats and poultry, grilled or with light sauces; frog legs; asparagus; goat cheese; Comté
Critics Ratings 90
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau