Produced from a rigorous selection of Chardonnays grown on parcels with east-southwest exposure, this wine comes from an appellation covering around 280 hectares in production, of which 5.83 hectares are farmed by Domaine.
From the very first nose, the wine seduces with its generous aromatic expression, elegantly blending notes of ripe fruit and fresh flowers. On the palate, we find the same perfumed intensity, carried by a full, mellow body, without ever going overboard. The balance is precise, supported by a discreet freshness that structures the whole. This white wine is easily digestible yet opulent, giving it good potential to evolve over five years or more.
It goes particularly well with fish or poultry accompanied by creamy sauces, served at an ideal temperature of between 12 and 14°C.
The grapes are harvested by hand, in small 13 kg crates, in order to pRéserver preserve the integrity of the berries. Each bunch is then carefully sorted. Pressing takes place in two stages: first, the free-run juice is evacuated, followed by a slow, progressive pressing lasting around two hours. Aging lasts 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels, with up to 10% new oak depending on the vintage. A further 2 to 3 months in stainless steel vats helps refine the balance before bottling. Finally, the wine is aged in the historic Bastions cellars of the former Château of Beaune, where natural temperature and hygrometry conditions favor slow, harmonious aging.
