Marsannay Blanc
At a Glance
- Size: 2.26 ha (5.58 ac)
- Varieties: 80-100% Chardonnay, 0-20% Pinot Blanc
- Vine Age: Planted in 1988 and 1998
- Terroir: Slope above Marsannay, poor clay soil, southeast-facing, 280m average altitude.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic practices
- Vinification: Pressed, settled, ambient yeast fermentation in barrels with frequent stirring of the lees. After malolactic conversion, racked to used barrels and foudres for 16-22 months aging.
Additional Info
The grapes come from various plots on the Marsannay slope, above les Longeroies, les Étalles, les Vaudenelles and les Roseys. This fine clay is known as grèze litée in the area. The Chardonnay gives bright fruit aromas, whereas the Pinot Blanc brings roundness.