Saint-Aubin
1er Cru Chatenière
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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
Exceptional view on the vineyard of la Côte. Terroir facing to South-West sited in small, white and very limestone terrasses. A steep enough slope gives an early enough maturity. It became a famous terroir for the last fifteen years.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
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 grappes
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
8 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
La Chatenière is one of the oldest vineyard of Saint-Aubin planted in Chardonnay. It is a very floral wine with notes of citrus at the end of the mouth which give it length and finesse
Food pairings
Ideal with crayfish, grilled fish, the pike cooked in sauce.
temperature
10-12°C
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