The name of the terroir derives from "follots" which was located in humid places where there were often fog.
Story
Location
Production area : 17.64 ha
Altitude : 250-300 m
Altitude : 250-300 m
Terroir
The largest terroir of the village, facing to East and with a maximum sunshine. So, it has an early maturity. The Chardonnay can express its power and its elegance because of the important presence of limestone scree and the shallow subsoil. We have there three different origins of vines whose we purchase the grape.
Soil : Calcareous Clay
Soil : Calcareous Clay
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
100 % whole grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Ageing
20 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,20 ABV
Age of vines: 36 years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 12-14°C
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2029
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2029
Tasting notes
Rich but sophisticated wine, it expresses itself through scents of white flowers and fruits mixed in with notes of grilled hazelnut. On the palate, elegance takes over vivacity.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with vol au vent, duck cooked in white sauce with mushrooms, the fatted chicken cooked in cream and fermented cheeses.
