Chassagne-Montrachet
Houillères
After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.
Vineyard
Plot located in the northern part of the appellation, close to Puligny from which it takes its minerality. It comes from one of our own vineyards, planted in 1952 and a neighboring plot.
Maximum yield authorized : 57hl/ha
Wine-Growing method : organic (non-certified)
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 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : Yes
16 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
12,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Hawthorn and honeysuckle aromas mixing with hazelnut and fresh butter. The palate is mellow and lasting, lifted up with a nice minerality. A charming and rather imposing wine.
Food pairings
Ideal with a veal tenderloin or creamy scallops.
temperature
11-13°C
