The bush-vine Macabeu planted around 1960, whereas the double-guyot chardonay dates from 1990.
As the vineyard is oriented to the South-West, the grapes get a maximum of sunshine and so the ripeness is optimal, all the more so as a green harvest avoids overproduction.
The real harvest takes place between mid-September and mid-October.
Production: 8.500 bottles.
Vinification
Pressing in a horizontal press.
Fermentation and 7 months of ageing in Allier new oak barrels, with 6 months of bâtonnage.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2023
Best moment: 2023-2026
Until: 2028
To serve
Serve cool (12°C) in a large glass, after decanting, at least during the first 2 years.
Trial analysis
Nice golden colour.
Complex on the nose.
The Macabeu and its aniseed notes is dominant in the first years. The oaky notes are well integrated.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied