La Velle means village or town. Dans la Velle is the land immediately below the village.
Story
Location
Location: at the foot of the hillside
Production area : 1,05 ha
Altitude : 235-240 m.
Production area : 1,05 ha
Altitude : 235-240 m.
Terroir
Clos de la Velle is in the upper part of Sous la Velle, adjacent to Château de la Velle, a magnificent 13th century property. Deep, rich top soils over a rocky base enable good year-round drainage.
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 % crushed grappes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes
100 % crushed grappes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes
Ageing
15 months (whose 4 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: 13,10 ABV
Age of vines: 40 years years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 11-13°C
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2028
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2028
Tasting notes
Power and generosity typical to Meursault plus fine acidity. A cru for the cellar.
