Saint-Aubin
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
Whole of plots located on soft slopes on which limestone shows on the surface, only vines can prosper. We blend in this wine "Lieux dits" (designated areas) such as Les Pucelles, Vermarain, Jorcul and Le Banc. Wine a bit firm in its youth.
Harvest: 100% manual
Maximum yield authorized : 59hl/ha
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
100% crushed grappe
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
12 months
100% oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Flint, orange blossom, then with age aromas of cinnamon and almond paste. A complex and racy wine.
Food pairings
Ideal with fish with a firm flesh and grilled seafood.
temperature
10-12°C
