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2024  

Production area

Grapes for this regional appellation from the Mâconnais are harvested in 7 villages. The vineyards are planted with Chardonnay grapes and cover a surface area of 558 hectares.

Origins

Clay-limestone soil dating back to the Jurassic Era allows for the full expression of the Chardonnay grape.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

COLOUR: Pale gold tinged with green.
NOSE: When young, aromas of white-fleshed fruit open up to notes of white blossoms. Once the wine has aged, the aromas are of hazelnut, toasted almond, honey and flint.
PALATE: Dry, yet round, soft and fruity.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are gently pressed to extract the highest quality juice possible. The resulting must is placed in a temperature-controlled vat for settling (12 to 24 hours). This settling operation is crucial in our quest for aromatic purity. The must is then racked and placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16-18°C) for alcoholic fermentation. Ageing in stainless steel vats on lees (80%) and in oak barrels (20%) for 8 to 10 months.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with starters, cold meats, oysters, shellfish, fish or frogs’legs.

Serving suggestions

Between 10° and 12°C.

Ageing potential

From 3 to 8 years.

Vintage : 2024

Despite near-normal temperatures, the 2024 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a lack of sunshine. In the vineyard, our team worked hard to fight the diseases caused by frequent rainfall and this lack of sun. In the winery, the meticulous sorting allowed us to select only the best grapes and to make the most of this vintage’s quality potential. Quality is on point: the whites are expected to be very elegant while the reds are already fruity and structured.

Ropiteau Frères since 1848

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