Description
Terroir
A blend from different plots, notably: Les Bruyères, La Mailloche, and En Sauvagny, on grey Lias marl soils.
Slope largely south-west facing.
Vinification and Ageing
Grapes mainly hand-picked. Fermentation in a temperature-controlled tank.
Ageing in 228-litre barrels previously used for maturing yellow wine, stored in attics for about 36 months.
Jacques Tissot's Tasting Notes
Bouquet
Brilliant and clear golden yellow colour.
A nose of dried fruits, almonds, quince jelly with hints of rhubarb jam.
Palate
It has a wonderful attack with beautiful balance, very fine and smooth.
Warm notes during the finish which are typical of Savagnin.
Ageing Potential
From 10 to 15 years.
Wine and Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif accompanied by Comté cheese and dried fruits.
Exquisite with Asian cooking and any traditional dishes cooked with fresh cream.
Best served between 10 and 13°C.
