Chassagne-Montrachet
Houillères
The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.
Vineyard
Plot located in the northern part of the appellation, close to Puligny from which it takes its minerality. It comes from one of our own vineyards, planted in 1952 and a neighboring plot.
Maximum yield authorized : 57hl/ha
Wine-Growing method : organic (non-certified)
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 grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
13,60% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Hawthorn and honeysuckle aromas mixing with hazelnut and fresh butter. The palate is mellow and lasting, lifted up with a nice minerality. A charming and rather imposing wine.
Food pairings
Ideal with a veal tenderloin or creamy scallops.
temperature
11-13°C
