Premier Cru Les Lys Domaine
The vintage
The 2023 vintage was characterized by a mild and dry winter, followed by frosts in April, with no major impact on the vines. After a hot and dry month of May, storms in June led to a high but well-managed health pressure by the estate's teams. During the summer, alternating heat and rainfall accelerated the ripening of the grapes despite a veraison slowed by the lack of water in August. The harvest, which began in early September under high temperatures, yielded generous volumes with excellent health conditions.
Location
An appellation of 12 hectares on the left bank of the Serein. A climat of the Premier Cru Vaillons, Les Lys is the historical Premier Cru of the estate, having belonged to royalty. Located on clayey soils, its atypical orientation produces wines of great finesse.
Terroir
Clayey slope over a subsoil of Kimmeridgian age, consisting of marl and clay-limestone rich in minerals. The 0.99-hectare plot is oriented east.
Winemaking
Application of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping, which could alter the quality of the wine. Short-duration pneumatic pressing (1h30 to 2h00) for a delicate separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. Very light static settling to retain enough fine lees for the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations to occur naturally. The vinifications are carried out in stainless steel vats. Aging lasts 18 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 30% of the blend. The aging process finishes in small stainless steel tanks.
Tasting
Very fine bouquet blending notes of fruit and flowers, enhanced by mineral touches.
Refined palate of great purity.
Grapes
Chardonnay
: 100 %