Nose
Foreshadows a well-developed nose of citrus fruit, particularly grapefruit, and spicy notes of white pepper and cardamom.
Palate
On the palate, the soft silky attack develops into a delicately fresh finish that is characteristic of the vintage and subtly balanced with notes of vanilla after ageing.
Growing Conditions
Clay-limestone and fine gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil
Plot by plot management with integrated drainage system
Harvest
100 % manual, with sorting in the vineyard and transportation in small cases to avoid any risk of oxydation.
Bottling
At the property
Winemaking
Light pressing for the grapes, in inert conditions ( horizontal pneumatic press)
- Cold must sttling (8 degrees) in small cases to avoid any risk of oxydation.
- Alcoholic fermentation at 16.5 degrees in barrels : 50% new and 50% used once previously.
Aging
100 % of the production in French oak barrels with mild toast : 50 % new and 50% used once previously.
Over fine lees, with stirring, during 8 months
Appearance
A remarkably beautiful light golden yellow colour.