Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc - Récolte du Domaine
The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
Vineyard
Le Clos Saint Marc (1.70 ha) is a part of the A.O.C Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Vergers". This vine from our Domaine was used as a garden by the locals in the past . With an exposure to North-East, the vine lies on the rock from Chassagne-Montrachet, the soil is red and stony, ideal for Chardonnay.
Wine-Growing method : HVE (High Environmental Value, level 3)
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Argilo-calcareous
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappes
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Orange blossom, racy, streamlined palate to a vivacious and lively finish. Delightful.
Food pairings
Ideal with a lotte fillet cooked with dill, salmon and white meat such as veal.
temperature
12-14°C
