A great terroir !
This wine is the result of our research on a terroir renowned
for many years as being one of the greatest in the appellation :
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Third terraces, clay limestone soil, exposed due south
• Early ripening (at least a week before the rest of the appellation)
due to Atlantic influence.
• 200 years of grape-growing history on the land which produces this
wine.
• in-house
vine selection (my grand-father selected the best vines and took cuttings
himself for his own home nursery)
• yields of five bunches
per vine with the consequent guarantee of top quality fruit from 100% Auxerrois
vines.
Talented and respectful wine-making :
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Fermentation in small tanks with 40 days of maceration
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Slow extraction which favours the concentration of aroma
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Punching-down when necessary
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Careful micro-oxygenation with the aim of producing
a greater harmony of aroma and tannic structure.
A noble ageing process in the lap of luxury
:
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The wines are run off into new oak barrels without pumping. We use barrels
from seven different coopers which highlight and bring complexity to our own
Lamartine style : fruit and finesse first and foremost, elegant tannins next.
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We look to complete this harmonious approach with careful use of lees-stirring
and micro-oxygenation.
