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+ GRAPE: 100% Aligoté, grown without pesticides on two plots - 'Les Costières Rond de Pré' et 'Champ Pernot' in Burgundy. Average age of vines: 50 years.
+ PROFILE: Medium-plus body, high acidity. Concentrated, green apple tones, along with lemon pith, young almonds, fresh yeasty dough, and bold mineral element. Creamy soft finish, which offsets the bold acidity up front. A lovely pairing with escargot or creamy prawn linguine.
+ FUNDAMENTALS: Whole-cluster pressed using a pneumatic press. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels, 'sur lies'. Lightly fined, followed by a light filtration.
+ AGING: 8 months aging. 2/3rds in used French oak barrels, and 1/3 in tank.