Raw white
Traditional method
Grape variety: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Melon B | |
Terroir: Blend of the terroirs of each grape variety, on Micaschist and Gneiss Area: 1 ha Chardonnay, 0.5 ha Melon B | |
Vine work: Short Nantais Guyot pruning, inter-row scratching, inter-vine plowing, partial grassing, green work (disbudding, trellising, trimming, etc.) | |
Harvest: Mechanical with on-board sorter-ginner | |
Vinification: Pneumatic pressing for 4 hours, cold settling for 24 hours, alcoholic fermentation thermoregulated at 10°C | |
Aging: Second fermentation in bottle, aging for 12 months on slats, disgorging and addition of liquor before shipping | |
Tasting: Ideal serving temperature between 7° and 9°C | |
Potential: 2 to 4 years | |
Comments on the Vintage: Very smooth, vinous and expressive, fine lace of creamy and persistent bubbles | |
Food and Wine Pairings: Festive wine, ideal as an aperitif and dessert, with a Nantes cake |