Saint-Aubin
1er Cru Champlots
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
A steep, south-west-facing vineyard overlooking the hamlet of Gamay.
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 grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
12 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14,50% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Champlots is always lean, even angular at times. An excellent canvas for Chardonnay’s iodine, limestone and citrus qualities.
Food pairings
Ideal with langoustine, crab and lobster and goes really well with grilled white meat and soft cheese.
temperature
10-12°C
