Aria

This wine is largely derived from one of the estate’s superb historic parcels that stretches over 180 metres. Year 2019.

Parcel: Les Longues Raies.
Altitude: 130 to 155 m.
Exposure: southern
Surface Area: 1800 m².

• Geology and Terroir.
Geologic Origin: lutetian. Ochre and rust-coloured stones, with millstones.

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay.

• Organic Vine-growing.
Organic certification since the 2023 harvest.
Total soil tilling since 2015. Implementation of bio-dynamic growing in 2016.
Weedkiller and synthetic substance free. Use of fermented extracts and plant infusions.

• Pressing, winemaking, maturing.
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast. Exclusively elaborated in casks.
Aged in cellars for at least 5 years.

• Dosage: 3 g/l.

Contrary to the village’s tradition, Xavier Leconte planted Chardonnay here. Soil analysis results showed that their profile matched perfectly well with that of the great white variety.

• Tasting Notes.
Colour: radiant / pale yellow.
Aromas: refined and well structured.
Floral: acacia / jasmine.
Fruity: citrus fruit: mandarin / pineapple jam.
Orchard: peach / wild apricot/ black berry.
Palate: sophisticated / crisp / lively / full bodied.

• Bubbles: elegant / persistent.

• Serve chilled, 8-9 °C.

• Pairing.
When you feel like exclusively sharing a special moment.
This is a high flying offering, well suited to fine food pairings, both audacious and traditional alike.

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