Grand Cru
Les Deux Terres
This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reveals a magnificent hue of ripeness, with golden-yellow highlights and a subtle string of bubbles.
Meursault
Cuvée Saint-François
With gold and green shades, its robe sparkles. A fresh, subtle bouquet of vegetal and floral notes (elderberry) complements the generosity of exotic, vanilla, almond and honey aromas
Know-how
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Terroir: Limestone and calcareous marls, rocky soil
Vines: On the hillside, gentle slope, east exposure
Viticulture: Guyot pruning, mechanical soils labour, sustainable practices
Harvest: Manual harvest in full baskets, double sorting: in the vineyard & at the winery on table
Winemaking: Whole bunches are directly pressed, slowly, without sulfites
A cold slow-settling at 8°C for 24h in stainless steel vat. Then, the must is transferred into barrels for fermentations: Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts & slow malolactic fermentation
Aging on lees : >1 year in French oak light toast barrels (20 % new oaks, Tonnellerie Chassin)
Regular and gently stirring during 4 months for yeasts expression, without racking.
Light Kieselghur filtration before bottling.
Tasting notes
With gold and green shades, its robe sparkles. A fresh, subtle bouquet of vegetal and floral notes (elderberry) complements the generosity of exotic, vanilla, almond and honey aromas. In the mouth, richness and fatness accompany the freshness of the limestone soil for a powerful, long-lasting wine. With its aromas of dried fruit, vanilla and yellow fruit, it offers fine balance. Unctuous and well-structured, this is a great wine that can easily wait for more maturity.
Ageing potential: great white wine for cellaring, 5 - 10 years!
Food pairings
Best served between 12 and 13°C in a large wine glass to bring out its full complexity. Its a perfect accompaniment to fish, grilled shellfish and poultry in sauce. It also goes well with strong cheeses such as blue cheese, or Beaufort for its salty taste.
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