Grand Cru Vaudésir
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
Appellation of 14.71 hectares located between Valmur and Les Preuses, with a dual exposure: the northern part, very well-oriented to the south, and the southern part oriented to the west. This climate produces wines full of finesse and elegance.
Terroir
Very steep terrain, more clayey than calcareous. A plot of 1.20 hectares, representing 8% of the total appellation, is entirely south-facing.
Winemaking
Application of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping, which could alter the quality of the wine. Short-duration pneumatic pressing (1.5 to 2 hours) for a delicate separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. Placing the musts in French oak barrels (on average 6 years old) for 50 to 60% of the blend. The remainder is vinified in small stainless steel tanks. Aging for 14 to 15 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 50 to 60% of the blend. The aging process is completed in small stainless steel tanks.
Tasting
Fresh and refined nose with floral and fruity fragrances.
On the palate, it stands out with particular subtlety: a delightful blend of nervosity and softness. Airy and round, it is very charming from a young age.
Grapes
Chardonnay
: 100 %