Vines in the commune of Chavanay. Call the « Vignes d’à coté » because it’s mainly vines next to the appellation area.
Soil : granitic , alluvial
Grape variety : Marsanne.
Viticulture : Naturel cover cropping to avoid erosion. No insecticides with respect of soil and vine balance, few treatments (depending on weather and the necessary) and small amount of organic fertilizer. Vigour and yield control, leaf-thinning and green harvesting to promote grape ripening. Disbudding on the spring.
Vinification et élevage : plot harvest and vinification. The grapes are hand-picked; then sorted and left to settle in the cellar. Alcoholic and malolactic fermented with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats.
Olfactory Tasting : Pleasant and aromatic wine. Nose composed of white fruits, delicate flowers and citrus peels.
Dégustation gustative : Well-balanced, fresh and gourmand on the palate to fi-nish with bitter spices.
Garde : Drink yound, up to 3-4 years.
Accord : Fish or goat cheese.