Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc - Récolte du Domaine
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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
Le Clos Saint Marc (1.70 ha) is a part of the A.O.C Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Vergers". This vine from our Domaine was used as a garden by the locals in the past . With an exposure to North-East, the vine lies on the rock from Chassagne-Montrachet, the soil is red and stony, ideal for Chardonnay.
Wine-Growing method : HVE (High Environmental Value, level 3)
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Argilo-calcareous
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 25% of new oak)
13,30% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Orange blossom, racy, streamlined palate to a vivacious and lively finish. Delightful.
Food pairings
Ideal with a lotte fillet cooked with dill, salmon and white meat such as veal.
temperature
12-14°C
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