Region: Burgundy  

Variety: Chardonnay 

What's in the glass: From 2 parcels; Fairendes and Abbaye de Morgeot. Half of the vines in "Les Fairendes" were planted in 1964 and the remainder in 1974. This parcel has deeper soil where rocks break the surface. Up-slope, the stony red soil is shallow but gets deeper lower down the slope where the soil is white, heavy, compacted and clayey. Pale colour with a light green tint. Quite restrained, certainly not muscular on the nose. White fruit in the background, more weight on the palate as the clay kicks in, a solid long finish, very satisfying. Picked on the 6th which also explains the volume. The only one where they take the time to settle the juice as in the past it has not always fermented easily. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Oct 2024. (91-94) Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, October 2024.

Farming: Sustainable 

Vegan Friendly: Yes