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
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Training method : Guyot double
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No pesticide
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No insecticide
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Grass between the raws
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Mechanical labour under the row 3 times a year
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Organic treatments (sulfur, copper...)
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