VINEYARD
Color: Blanc
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Dates of plantation: 1976, 1990, 1991
Soil: Clayey-limestone, sandy and marl with flint
Aspect: South West
Altitude: 212 meters
Annual production: 6,000 bottles
VINIFICATION
Strict application of the «traditional method», ie: hand-picked into small crates, split whole cluster pressing, musts glued racked after 24h, traditional vinification of white wine base, dry, quiet, vats (20°), “spirit” tirage added to the wine, drawing in bottles, fermentation in air conditioned cellars 15 ° after 24 months on battens, riddling, disgorging, adding the “dosage” final closure.
CELLARD MATURING
On sale after 10 months in bottle.
TASTING COMMENTS
A lovely fine mousse on a dress of pale gold with green tints, the bubbles are numerous and very fine, the base wine is quickly perceived, rich, well-structured, fruity, incisive enough without depriving the wine on a scale some. Nice work!
GASTRONOMIC AGREEMENTS
“Crêpes flambées à la Fine de Bourgogne et aux pommes.”
(Pancakes outbreaks with Fine de Bourgogne and apples.)
Ideally served at: 8°C – 10°C – Ageing potential: 5 – 8 years
AWARDS AND PRESS MARKS
Tastevinage 2010
Concours général agricole de Paris 2014, 2012 & 2010: Gold medal
Concours national des crémants 2010: Gold medal
Guide Hachette 2015: “Born of the only Chardonnay, this cremant with delicate mousse and fine bubbles delivers a bouquet of white fruits with floral nuances.”