We were extremely saddened and shocked when our friend Denis passed away in July last year. We had known Denis since he set up his own Domaine in 2006 and enjoyed watching him grow quickly into a highly talented winemaker.
Denis was an extraordinary person. Born in 1977 to rebuild the vintage, as Denis said, he was born to be a vigneron. Incredibly talented, Artisan wine grower Denis aimed to craft quality wines naturally while respecting the environment and terroir. His constant progress had placed him among the elite winegrowers of the appellation. It established him as one of the most exciting winemakers in the Mâconnais, with his wines found in the best restaurants in the World. His wines are of beautiful purity.
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard & Vinification Note
Anchored in the villages of Solutre and Vergisson between 350 and 450 meters above sea level, these vines produce wines of great finesse.
Vines: 45 years old Soil: Marnes du Lias (Jurassique inférieur)
Exposure: East and South-East
Harvest: by hand in 20kg crates, whole bunch pressing
Vinification and ageing: Indigenous yeasts in new, 1-, 2,3- and 4-years old barrels
Tasting Note
It has a fresh nose with aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers, and ripe yellow fruit. It is full-bodied and structured, with ripe tropical fruits, apricots, and peaches, as well as a more tangy, mineral texture. It is a very elegant and balanced wine.
Food Pairing
This wine is perfect with seafood mussels, clams, prawns, oysters, lobster, sushi, and carpaccio.
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