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.