Chassagne-Montrachet
Les Pierres
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
This vineyard is located on a rocky bed which has been used in the past to build the near wash house. From two owned plots and a neighboring plot.
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 % crushed grapes
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Fine nose with nice mineral and lemony notes, balanced with earth, peach and sap. An intense and robust wine which grows in mouth and subtlety ends in a long and supple finish.
Food pairings
Ideal with fine fish such as sea bass.
temperature
11-13°C
2022-2028
