Chassagne-Montrachet
Blanchots
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
Blanchots Dessous: terroir located in the extension of the Grand Cru "Criots Batard Montrachet".
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole berries
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
14% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A nose which combines white flowers and fresh butter then with age evolving towards notes of honey or ripe pear. The wine is full and concentrated on the palate.
Food pairings
Ideal with grilled mullets or vegetables stuffed with the flesh of crab.
temperature
11-13°C
