Like a family reunion, this wine brings together the members of one single line of descent, and one single Cistercian terroir. The varietal – Chardonnay – originated in southern Burgundy and takes its name from the Latin word cardonnacum, which describes a place where thistles grow. This shows that like all great varietals, the Chardonnay grape floruishes best on poor soils.
Technical sheet
The appellation
Like a family reunion, this wine brings together the members of one single line of descent, and one single Cistercian terroir. The varietal – Chardonnay – originated in southern Burgundy and takes its name from the Latin word cardonnacum, which describes a place where thistles grow. This shows that like all great varietals, the Chardonnay grape floruishes best on poor soils.
The vine
Surface area: 1.836 hectares
Geographical location: The plateau of the Hautes Côte de Nuits in the commune of Chaux, and the lieux-dits of Le Combet Chalot and Corvée de Villy
Aspect: East-southeast
Planted: 1990/91/92/93
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Soil and subsoil: Clay limestone
Plantation density: 3,300 vines per hectare
Vines: High-trained
Pruning: Guyot
Work in the vines: Earthing up in winter, spraying with a nettle and rhubarb infusion, and a brew of horsetail and silica, tansy, sage and yarrow. Removal of excess vegetation in spring.
The wine
Harvest dates: September 23rd and 30th 2021. (fruit and flower days)
Sorting both in the vines and in the winery
Yield: 16 hl/ha
Pressed in the vertical press in whole bunches for 2.30 hours
Settling: 12 hours
Alcoholic fermentation begun in the vat and finished in the barrel
Duration: 16 months and two months in the vat
Type: in barrels
New barrels: 17%
Slow and gentle toasting
Origin of the oak: Centre, fine grains
No racking off
Fining and light filtering
April 14th 2023 (root day) .
Limited to 4926 bottles
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