Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc - Récolte du Domaine
Until the last day, the 2021 wine year is trying. Marked by severe episodes of frost between April 5 and 9 which significantly reduced the harvest, the vines awakening was difficult, and the months of April and May were rainy and cool. Until the harvest, which began on September 20, the brutal weather changes set their tempo: responsiveness and constant attention are necessary. Fortunately, the lull in June allowed the flowering to take place without incident and veraison was favored by good conditions which set in from mid-August.
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
100% whole grapes
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
18 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 10% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A gourmet, pleasant and charming wine. A silky length and aromas of fresh apricots mixed with a minerality that echoes the stony ground of the vine.
Food pairings
A wine that could be nicely associated with a fresh goat's cheese
temperature
12-14°C
