Montagny

1er Cru

Appellation that separates the villages of Buxy, Montagny les Buxy, Jully les Buxy and St Vallerin

Vineyard

Located at the southern end of the Côte Chalonnaise, the Montagny AOC only produces Chardonnay. Blending of different cuvées vinified separately from Bonneveaux, Perrières et Coères.

Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 30 % manual, 70% mechanical
Sol : calcareous clay, Marl

surface
Production area
215,13 ha
altitude
Altitude
250-300 m
age
Average age of vines
25 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
30 % destemmed and 70% crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes (with Kieselgur filter)

12 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 20% in stainless steel, 80 % oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Full and round on the palate with notes of minerality, spices and hazelnut. It is fresh and pleasing in the first two to three years with seven years aging potential.

Food pairings

Ideal with cheeses such as the goat's milk cheeses, le Beaufort, le Comté, l'Emmental or le Saint-Paulin.

temperature
Serving
temperature

10-12°C

date
Should be drunk between