Premier Cru Vosgros
The vintage
After a relatively mild and very dry winter, the vine began to bud in the last week of March. Fortunately, at the end of March, just before the first frosts, the vintage showed a few days' delay compared to the average of the past 20 years. Despite the frost and cold, we observe a good emergence of clusters. Flowering took place at the end of May under excellent conditions, with little shatter or millerandage. The vine caught up and now shows a 10-day advance. August 31 marks the beginning of the harvest with all the teams. The sanitary condition is perfect, the skins are thick, and the grapes are pulpy with a good juice yield.
Location
Apellation of 22.5 hectares, located in the commune of Chichée, on the left bank. Vosgros is a Climat that benefits from a South and South-West exposure, enjoying plenty of sunlight. Although its sunny character is tempered by its natural enclosure, its amphitheater shape has the advantage of protecting it from the winds. Thus, Vosgros takes its time to mature in this valley known for its coolness.
Terroir
The limestone soil, sometimes with outcrops of stones, is typical of the Chablis region. The plots are oriented from south to southwest.
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 musts are placed in French oak barrels (on average 6 years old) for 20 to 30% of the blend. The remainder is vinified in small stainless steel tanks. Aging lasts 15 to 16 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 20 to 30% of the blend. The aging process finishes in small stainless steel tanks.
Tasting
A rich and mineral wine, supported by a very beautiful tension.
Grapes
Chardonnay
: 100 %