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Domaine Dugois - Chardonnay Terre de Marne | Arbois 2021

Domaine Dugois - Chardonnay Terre de Marne | Arbois 2021

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12 x 750ml
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$290.00 / case
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Farming philosophy : Organic (in conversion since 2019 - NOP certification in 2022)

« Terre de Marne » refers to the soil of marls where this Chardonnay is planted.

 

Vineyard Information

Grape varieties : 100% Chardonnay

Plot size : 1,6 (4 acres)

Average age of the vines : 40-45 years South-West facing

Elevation : 280m (920 ft)

Soils : gravelly clay-loam on red marl of the Trias

 

FARMING PRACTICES

  • Training method : Guyot double

  • No pesticide

  • No insecticide

  • Grass between the raws

  • Mechanical labour under the row 3 times a year

  • Organic treatments (sulfur, copper...)


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Winemaking
  • Hand picked grapes / Destemmed 100%
  • Pneumatic press
  • Indigenous yeasts
  • Fermentation : seasoned large barrels / 15 days - malolactic
  • Aging : 12 months in seasoned large barrels / on lees withoutstirring
  • Fined : Yes
  • Filtration : Yes (light)
  • Vegan : YesTasting notesFloral bouquet with a note of smoked toast. Generous palate with a touch of salinity at the top of the tongue giving an airy character to this Chardonnay