Tasting notes

Floral bouquet with a note of smoked toast. Generous palate with a touch of salinity at the top of the tongue giving an airy character to this Chardonnay

 Farming philosophy 

Organic (in conversion since 2019 - NOP certification in 2022) « Terre de Marne » refers to the soil of marls where this Chardonnay is planted.

 Vineyard Information

Grape varieties : 100% Chardonnay Plot size : 1,6 (4 acres)

Average age of the vines : 40-45 years South-West facing

Elevation : 280m (920 ft)

Soils : gravelly clay-loam on red marl of the Trias

FARMING PRACTICES

• Training method : Guyot double
• No pesticide
• No insecticide
• Grass between the raws
• Mechanical labour under the row 3 times a year
• Organic treatments (sulfur, copper...)

Winemaking

• Hand picked grapes / Destemmed 100%
• Pneumatic press
• Indigenous yeasts
• Fermentation : seasoned large barrels / 15 days - malolactic
• Aging : 12 months in seasoned large barrels / on lees without

stirring

• Fined : Yes
• Filtration : Yes (light)
• Vegan : Yes

Press ratings

90+ pts Wine Advocote – 2020 vintage 92 pts Wine Spectator – 2019 vintage 90 pts Wine Enthusiast – 2019 vintage