TYPE OF SOIL Partly of moraine origin, loose, drained, with abundant skeleton.
TYPE OF GRAPES 90% Chardonnay; 10% pinot noir from different crus.
YIELD PER HECTARE 95 quintals per hectare, with a yield maximum allowed in must of 55%
VINTAGE 2008 vintage and therefore obtained from the skilful assemblage of the best grapes of that year; the use of Pinot noir, vinified in white, helps to obtain a better body, without influencing the elegance of the preponderant Chardonnay.
HARVEST Between the end of August and the beginning of September when the grapes have reached the correct sugar ripeness, but still have a considerable acidity and freshness.
AGEING More than 42 months from harvest, of which at least 36 months on yeasts. After dégorgement, the bottles remain in the cellar for another 5-6 months
COLOUR Straw yellow
BOUQUET Ample and rather complex, with scents of ripe fruit.
FLAVOUR Full and well articulated, fragrant, intense, balanced flavour and with good persistence
PERLAGE Very fine and persistent, creamy mousse.
ACCOMPANIMENTS Recommended for the whole meal, especially with entrées, flavoursome meat and fish dishes. Ideal with salamis and cheese.
SERVING TEMPERATURE 7° - 8° C
ALCOHOL 13,00 % Vol
RESIDUAL SUGAR 6,2 gr/lt.
TOTAL ACIDITY 6,4 gr/lt.
TOTAL DRY EXTRACT 24,3 gr/lt
PH 3,22
PRESSURE 5 atmospheres .