Maison Michel Picard - Château de Chassagne MontRachet

BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY (capsule à vis/screwcap) 2007

TERROIR

TERROIR :Burgundy Grape variety: Chardonnay Soil: clay-and-limestone

VINIFICATION & AGEING

VINIFICATION :Hand harvest and mechanical harvest, picking out of the hand harvested grapes, no crushing but pneumatic pressing. Slight settling of the juice without fining. Fermentation on fine lees with controlled temperatures (15-18°), in stainless steel tanks.
AGEING : Maturing in stainless steel tanks with stirring of the lees 1 to 2 times a month during 8 to 11 months.

TASTING

COLOR :Pale yellow with lime tints
NOSE :Complex nose of white flowers (wild rose) and citrus fruit (orange bark)aromas
MOUTH :A nice balance between vivacity and roundness Woody aromas due to the maturing in barrels can be noted in the final

WINES & FOOD PAIRING

WINES & FOOD PAIRING :This wine can be served as apéritif and combines well with cold or hot fish dishes, poultry in white sauce and veined cheeses Best served at 12° - 14°C

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