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Wine Description
The Story
Village: Ecueil 1er cru
Vineyards: 2 plots "Chaillots" and "Gillis". Southern exposure, mid-slope.
Grape variety: 100% chardonnay
Soil: Ypresian clay and marl soils. Some traces of limestone sands in the Gillis.
Ages of the vines: planted in 1963, using massal selection in cultivation
Viticulture: Approach to treatments using biological, biodynamic and more traditional methods if necessary. Respect for the rhythms of the plant.
Vinification: Slow spontaneous fermentation in barrels and vats with a long aging on lees. 100% vinification in barrels. Non-malo, unfiltered. Aging 9 months.
Dosage: 0 g / l
Production: 3,680 bottles
Vintage 2014
This year was all about alternating weather patterns. A particularly wet winter gave way to a warm and dry spring. May saw some rain, and even though late June-brought about a minor heatwave, the remainder of the summer was moist and murky. Disease pressure was lifted but once again fine, hot September weather was able to save and concentrate the crop. A large crop (11,553 kg/ha) was picked from September 8th onwards. The year's biggest problem was the sour rot caused by the drosophila suzukii flies. It, and the challenging weather, demanded plenty of care and selection work in the vineyards. The results are variable. The year was especially demanding for Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne, which received a lot of rainfall and was troubled by both mildew and sour rot. With an average potential alcohol of 10.0% and total acidity of 8.3 g/l, 2014 looks good on paper and so too in the glass, despite its challenges. The successful wines come with attractive fruit, lovely vibrant acidity and an overt easiness to them.
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Average Bottle Price
2021 |
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50€ |