Chassagne-Montrachet
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
If we are on the side of Santenay (deeper and more clayey soil), or on the side of Puligny (light and pebbly soil), the wines produced will be different. This cuvee is produced from own vineyards ( Houillères and Pierres), but also the purchase of the grapes on the terroir of Charrières, Les Blanchots Dessous, Les Benoites, Les Mazures-et-Voillenots.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay, silty clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
50 % crushed grappe, 50% whole berries
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A rich and powerful wine with a remarkable persistence and a nose dominated by aromas of acacia, sweet spices and white flesh ripe fruits.
Food pairings
Ideal with poultries and veal cooked in sauce.
temperature
11-13°C
