The quality of the soil from the kimmeridgian geological layer contains just the right amount of clay to bring the mineral character, and the substratum clay to preserve enough water and finally, a good orientation towards to the sun in a region that seldom suffers from excess heat. All the right conditions are met for the production of great Chardonnay.
A classical wine with aromas of flint stone and a subtle trace of butter. Crisp and abrupt in the mouth with a delicate, complexity and a substantial definite finish reminding us of the stony vineyards. Serve chilled at about 11 - 13 °C. Vaudevey is distinguished and refined when it is young, but develops an elegance, sharp and mineral with age.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard region: Domaine Laroche owns 9.96 hectares of 35.66 hectares of Vaudevey vineyard. Planted on the high slope of Kimmeridgian foothill with an East/ South exposure, vines grow with morning and early afternoon sun. They are protected from heat, and mature slowly, delicate flavours.
Harvest date: Third week of September
Pressing: Whole bunches in a pneumatic press, then 12 hours settling at 12 to 15°C in specially designed wide tanks – these accelerate the natural settling process, hence reducing the need for sulphur dioxide.
Yeast: Selected.
Fermentation: 2 weeks at 17°C. 12% in oak barrel, 88% in stainless steel.
Malolactic fermentation: 70%.
Maturation: 9 month. 12% in oak barrel, 88% in stainless steel.
Fining: Bentonite.
Bottling:
Minimum filtration to preserve and maximise the natural character of the wine, then bottling under low pressure on a bottling line designed to protect quality.
Tasting
Intense gold
Rich, fine and precise with notes of grapefruit
Elegant with a persistant finish
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