CHABLIS PREMIER CRU VAU DE VEY

This is the main wine of the domaine produced from a single vineyard of 2,77 hectares planted in 1979. Vau de Vey is a steep slope with a perfect East/South-East exposition. Yields are low. Matured in oak and steel tank, this is a real "terroir" wine with a great mineral tension and a good aging potential.

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru

Varietal: Chardonnay

Size of the parcel: 2.77 hectares

Vine age: planted in 1979

Density: 6250 feet per hectare

Vineyard location: “Vallée des Vaux Ragons, between Chablis and

Beines)

Vineyard facing: South-east

Vineyard topography: Hill slope at 30%, composition of marl,

limestone & Kimmeridgien clay

Training: Double Guyot

Vineyard Work: Ploughing, grassing and nature’s own survival

Treatments: Rain water mixed with nettle juice, copper, sulphur,

wicker etc

Green work: De-budding & thinning

Harvest: Hand-picking

Yield : between 30 hl/ha and 45 hl/ha

Pressing: Whole bunches in pneumatic press, transfer by gravity

Settling of must: 18 hours

Vinification et Maturation: 100% indigenous, natural yeast,

fermentation in stainless steel (70%) at 19-20°C and 30% in

French oak (underground storage). Maturation on fine lees with

pumping over and occasional stirring during 11 months.

Bottling: After 12 months

Bottle closure: Natural cork, vintage indicated on cork

Box configuration: 6 bottle (lying down) boxes