History
François Martenot. Sitting majestically on the hills around Meursault, it symbolises the richness and diversity of Bourgogne with its lovely selection of Regional, Villages, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations from the Chablis area, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Origin
In the northwest of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyard overlooks the picturesque village of Ladoix-Serrigny.
Soil
Rocky and reddish limestone and enough marl to make it ideal for white wines.
Vinification
immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels, 20% new oak. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.
sensory characteristic
Colour
Pale yellow in colour.
Nose
The nose is floral with some subtle notes of hazelnuts and spice.
Palate
The palate is steady with a nice complexity that expresses itself with some flavours of exotic fruits. A nicely sharp finish. Perfect to be served since now with sushis or white fish.
Recommendations
Marries perfectly with tender meat, fried river fish, sea fish in white sauce, hot shellfish, poultry in a beautiful creamy sauce (eg stew) and frog legs. It can also be drunk as an aperitif. Hard cheeses: Comté, Beaufort, Emmental...
Serving
11-12°C
Cellar potential
Drink within 4 years.