Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Soil types: The vines are located along the Mediterranean shoreline, between the Cevennes and the Camargue. They enjoy a hot, dry climate, which promotes aromatic development in the grapes during ripening and produces expressive wines. Some of the vines are grown on the terraces around Béziers.
Vineyard management: The vines are grown on hillside sites and are selected for organic farming. Particular attention is paid to developing foliage. The grapes are healthy and harvested at peak ripeness. Some of the vines are trained using the Cordon de Royat system, others using the Guyot method. Yields total 70 hl/ha.
Winemaking: Harvesting is done entirely by machine and by night. Before the grapes reach the press, they are entirely destemmed. The juice is clarified at low temperatures (7°C). Temperatures are also constantly checked during fermentation and a small amount of yeast may be added at the start of fermentation to maximize aromatic development.
