Montrachet
Grand Cru
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 small terroir of 8 hectares is divided between Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. It is in the middle of the slope, on a brown limestone soil where drainage is very effective. The wine is subtle maybe because of the "Pholadomiya Bellona" marl which is very thick there. Our supply of grapes is located in Puligny-Montarchet in order to produce maximum 800 bottles every vintage.
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
18 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (1 vintage old barrel)
14,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
An iconic wine that reveals its grandeur in a subtle bouquet of white flowers, apple, ripe pear, spicies and mineral notes. Smooth and intense on the palate, this wine is of a very nice precision and a remarkable long finish.
Food pairings
Ideal with creamy sweetbread or crayfish.
temperature
12-14°C
