Appellation: Vire-Clesse
Area of Production: 30 acres
Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2014
Vineyard: Founded in 2000
Vine Age: 40yrs
Bottle Style: Burgundy
Winemaker: Jacky Montbarbon
Soil: Fossiliferous Bajocien limestones, Jurassic (Oxfordian) strata of marly-limestone, and clays containing sandstone pebbles known as chailles.
Harvest: With about 30 acres of vines, the Domaine harvests Chardonnay grapes from different terroirs and blend them in different cuvees.
Vinification:
- After the fermentation, the wine is aged for about 10 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks with regular steering.
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Description: A pure expression of chardonnay. Bright, yet balanced acidity, with a nose of orchard fruit that follows through on the pallet, with a kiss of chalky minerality on the mouthwatering finish.
