An expressive, well-balanced wine. Pale yellow in color, brilliant with a fine luminosity.
Growing Conditions
80% clay-limestone from Terres Blanches and 20% limestone from Caillotes
Harvest
Yield: 60 hl/ha
Machine Harvested
Winemaking
Sorting of the harvest, pressing, cold setting is temperature controlled.
Fermentation in stainless steel vats for about 1 month. Aged on fine lees for a minimum of 6 months.
Kept for 2 months in bottle before release.
Type of yeast : Neutral yeast.
Type of fining: Bentonite
Nose
Initial floral aromas of elderflower and acacia. Then come notes of english candy and fruity citrus.
Palate
The palate is fresh and unctuous. Citrus and lemon notes bring a nice balance and a tangy finish.
Appearance
Shiny pale yellow with deep golden highlights.
Food Pairing
Ideal to accompany an aperitif, shellfish or a crottin de Chavignol