Aroma
Bouquet of white flowers (jasmine, orange blossom), citrus
zest (lemon) and wheat complemented by an impression of
iodine freshness, sea spray, sea breeze and powdered chalk.
A few smoky notes and a reductive, calcareous quality,
reminiscent of grilled almonds, emerge after aeration.
Appearance
Golden yellow hue with bright highlights. Magnificent, soft and even bubbles.
Palate
The palate is creamy and caressing, revealing softness and finesse; coated velvet-like textures that quickly give way to fresh, marine, powdery and concentrated sensations. One has the impression of biting into a ripe, juicy fruit bursting with lingering and mouth-watering zesty freshness. The finish is smooth, saline and stretches out like a shaft of sunshine, luminous and drying yet never brittle.
Vintage Notes
The 2016 vintage was characterised by particularly marked
weather variations: spring was cool, wet and relatively late
whereas summer was warm and dry with a heatwave in
late August followed by dry and sunny weather over the
harvest period which was highly beneficial to the ripening
of the grapes. Our Pinot noirs thrived in these dry, sunny
conditions and the heat has given them an intensely fruity
character and silky smooth texture. The Chardonnays are
just as outstanding although more chiselled and saline
in character.