Description
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
At the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise, these vineyards form an amphitheatre on the slopes of 4 communes including Montagny-lès-Buxy.
This 865-acre appellation, which boasts 512 acres of Premier Cru vineyards, is exclusively devoted to the production of Chardonnay.
It was the Romans who first planted vines in the region. From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, “Côte de Buxy ” had a reputation and it is said
they were the favourite wines of the monks at the Cluny abbey.
Winemaking
In oak barrels 100%
Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels (15 to 20% new barrels) for 12 to 14 months.