Presentation of the appellation
This appellation overlooks the Côte de Beaune from the west, from Maranges to Ladoix-Serrigny. The vines at the foot of the limestone cliff benefit from sunny slopes. The substratum is dominated, especially in the south, by marl formations. The slopes, which are sometimes very steep, are frequently covered with limestone scree inherited from the Bajocian cliffs.Tasting: Round and long
Shepherd’s piePotential and cellaring advice: 2 to 5 years. Serving temperature: 12°C
Vineyard
- Surface: 1,62 ha
- Exposition: East
- Year of planting: 1992
- Soil and subsoil: Plateau on very stony limestone soil
- Density of planting: 9 000 wines / ha
- Soil cultivation: Harrowing in the autumn / Light ploughing during the summer to clear flora from the vine row
Wine
- Vinification: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels
- Aging: 12 months maturation in stainless steel vats
Côte de Beaune 2022 (white)
Nevertheless, the 2022 vintage was the fruit of an intense year weather-wise, with frost, heatwaves and drought. Production volumes, saved by a slightly later budburst which protected the buds from frost, could have been impacted by the four summer heatwaves and a widespread shortage of water. But the vines were able to draw on their own resources as well as those of the terroir. This connection between the vines and their environment has also brought a beautiful balance to the wines which, despite the very hot conditions of that year, have a great deal of subtlety, both on the nose and on the palate.
The harvest was a generous one and was also of excellent quality. Maturity is the order of the day, with particularly aromatic wines. Hints of citrus and ripe fruit mingle with delicate floral notes, often accompanied by slightly spicy, patisserie flavours. On the palate the wine is tender and fleshy, with good body. The pleasant roundness and gourmet finish mean wines of this vintage are well-balanced, with excellent ageing potential.