Chassagne-Montrachet
Houillères
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
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
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14,5% 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
