100% selective hand-harvesting in 10kg crates.
The grapes were initially pre-chilled to 0°C and loaded into the press directly, without destemming, for a more gentle pressing and minimizing intervention at the must stage.
Fermented in stainless steel vessels at low temperatures of 12-13°C with mix of indigenous and selective yeasts. Partial malolactic fermentation.
83% of wine in stainless steel vessel, 6 months in contact with sediment of fine yeast, with batonnage and careful monitoring of evolution, to restore creamy texture and fullness of flavour.
17% of the wine matured for 5 months in French oak barrels second passage and without malolactic fermentation.