COMPOSITION

Pinot Noir 44%, Chardonnay 32%, Meunier 24% Ripe and healthy years of drought suit Pinot Noir well, which is a major part of this blend. Such a high proportion of Pinot Noir, at 44%, has not been seen since 2009 (50%) and 1996 (50%). In contrast, the amount of Chardonnay is quite low (32%). The Chardonnay suffered more from the drought in general and had a tendency to show a nitrogen deficiency due to a lack of mineralisation in the soil, sometimes preventing it from expressing its full aromatic potential. Such a low proportion has not been seen since 2003 (28%) and 1999 (31%), two other sunny years.

A PALE, VIBRENT COLOUR

A bright lemon-yellow hue with luminous glints, fine bubbles and a creamy mousse.

A TENDER, VEGETAL BOUQUET

The bouquet appears restrained at first and suggests a soft and fresh world of white and green. The first notes of baked bread (bread crumb, fresh brioche, marzipan) give way to elderflower and jasmine, then to fruity notes such as white peach and watermelon. Notes of garrigue at dawn complete the bouquet.

A FRANK, ENVELOPING PALATE

The attack is frank and confident. The structure is ample and supple without heaviness, evoking cotton flower. The enveloping and caressing texture is accompanied by floral, aniseed and minty nuances that lend lightness and freshness to such a sunny vintage. The palate finishes on a slightly sappy note, with a delicate bitterness reminiscent of fresh almond.