Beaune Grèves Premier Cru
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Vintage 2016
26th-28th April: Devastating frost episode!
After a very mild winter and a warm spring weather in the second half of April, the bud break was advanced but the frost with high level or humidity at the end of the month destroyed the parcels with the best exposition. After the frost the vine was developing slowly. Acceleration in growth and the maturity of grapes were possible thanks to very warm and dry summer, with ripening that started quickly by mid-August. The harvest started on 20th September and the sanitary condition of the vineyard was perfect.Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety : 100% Chardonnay on a 0.54 hectare plot
Terroir
Beautiful vineyard plot overlooking the city of Beaune.
Clay-limestone soil with a predominance of Grèves (small pebbles) and sand. The silica in the sand stores warmth from the sun and is an important factor in ripeness. The wines are noted for their elegance and fruit.Vinification & Ageing
Whole bunches of grapes were handpicked into small crates and pressed in a pneumatic winepress.
Alcoholic fermentation and ageing entirely in oak barrels 100% malolactic fermentation.
Duration of barrel ageing : 17 monthsTasting Notes
Tasted in February 2018
COLOUR : Luminous and green gold with silver reflections.
NOSE : Passion fruits, apricot, vanilla notes, very precise and subtle.
PALATE : Fresh, dense, smooth and lively at the same time, with lemon notes. Flavourful and tasty finish.
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