Grape Variety :
Chardonnay
Format : 750 mL
Degree of Alcohol : 12%
Bottles/Crate : 12
Caract. : Vin blanc sec
Inventory :
Cellier Collection
Format : 750 mL
Degree of Alcohol : 12%
Bottles/Crate : 12
Tasting :
Planted on the south-facing slopes of the Sangueze, shale soils prevail. At harvest, the Chardonnay grapes were a golden yellow, signifying a rich flavour profile and optimum maturity. Coeur de Schistes is a wine of character, combining a generous spirit and ongoing complexity. Drink now or age up to a decade.
Wine Pairing :
Apéritif, scallops, fish, crab, lobster, white meat and hard cheeses
Winemaking :
- Variety : Chardonnay 100%
- Age of vines : 30 years
- Yield of vines : 60 hl /ha
- Irrigation : No
- Harvest : Machine
- Fermentation : Stainless steel tanks for 20 days.
- Maturation : 80% stainless steel tank + 20% in French oak barrels aged 2 to 7 years for 9 months. Malolactic fermentation with lees. Aging in the bottle for 6 months before marketing.
- Type of Yeast : Exogenous Champagne type
- Fining : Filtered wine
- Cellar : 10 years
- Decanting : No