2 hectares (about 5 acres) on Clay-limestone soil with some marl.
East exposure.
Age of the Vine 35 years.
Winemaking Slow gentle pressing, débourbage 12 to 18 hours in vats, then descend by gravity into the barrels for the fermentation phases.
Aging 10 months in barrels, 25% are new casks.
Maturing on fine fermentation lees and regular bâtonnage.
Bottled at the end of August.
Current production is about 4000 bottles/year.
Wine tasting This Wine is really marked by the terroir, very pure. This Wine is rich, structured without losing his fruit characters (apricot, citrus fruits) and his balance. The palate attack is generous; final is long and crisp on notes of grapefruit jam. Tasting temperature between 12 to 14C °.
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