• Cellier Saint Benoit
  • Chardonnay Viandris Cuvée 1938

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.1 ha (0.25 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1938
    • Terroir: Northern Pupillin, gentle slope (approx. 14% incline), west-facing. 368m altitude. Liassic gray marls rich in silt, clay, and limestone scree.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, converting gradually to organic. High plantation density of 10,000 vines/ha.
    • Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters in vertical oak press, settled for 24-hours. Ambient yeast fermentation. Aged 9 months in used barrels.

    Additional Info

    ‘1938’ refers not only to the plantation date, but is also an homage to his grandfather who was born that year.