2021, our harvest in Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers, Champillon (72%), Avize and Oiry (28%). The drought gave way to a cool spring with frost damage, before warming up at the beginning of June. Storms and rain then took over, with very heavy rainfall in mid-June and mid-July. The risk of downy mildew was very high throughout the season, and botrytis was observed as early as August. Fortunately, the return of drier weather from mid-August allowed us to achieve good ripeness. We waited to harvest from September 20th to October 1st in order to gain concentration while preserving elegance and finesse.
A viticulture approach respectful of the soil and the vine, serving parcel diversity. Vinification and aging in large oak casks without filtration or fining. The Chardonnays still shape this blend despite the addition of 28% reserve wines made from Cuvée No. 748 to No. 743, excluding No. 745.