This rare terroir is bathed in green sunlight, awakening the floral fragrances of wild rose, hawthorn and Lady's slipper. Its chewy texture first hits the taste buds, before gradually releasing a crystalline saliva. A respected terroir that can't be copied. A bottle to be cellared.
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Planting date: 1971
Surface area: 0.19 hectare
Geology / Exposure: Right on the hillside, one of Chassagne-Montrachet's finest terroirs, lean soil on limestone.
Method of vinification and ageing: Matured in barrels, 20% of which are new, for 14 to 16 months.