Albert Sounit - Bourgogne Chardonnay "Les Vignes de la Roche" 2021

Albert Sounit

Burgundy Chardonnay

"Les Vignes de la Roche"

2021

75cl

France · Bourgogne · Côte Chalonnaise

Aromas and flavors: Very intense nose of fresh and delicate green fruit, citrus, peach and apricot. Discreet notes of lightly toasted barrels.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Serving temperature: 7-10° C
Aging potential: 5 years
Pairing: An “all-round” food and wine wine – vegetarian dishes, fish and light meats.

Vineyards:
The name “Les Vignes de la Roche” refers to the steep rock formation, which rises just above the vineyards, used for this wine. The wine is made from grapes coming from 3 different vineyards: "La Cassine" "La Guiche" and "Le Pinacle". All the vineyards are located in continuation of the famous Montagny 1. Cru slope in Jully-lés-Buxy. “La Cassine” has an altitude of 350 m and contributes minerality and freshness. “La Guiche” has an altitude of 225 m, with a deep soil of limestone, clay and small stones. Adds exotic fruit and body. “Le Pinacle” (220-280 m and part of the May-Cottin vineyard) which is classified as “Montagny village” contributes high intensity and minerality. 25% of
the wine is based on “Le Pinacle” grapes.

Winemaking:
All grapes are harvested and selected by hand. The winemaking takes place in French oak, 10% of which is new. The fermentation is based on native yeasts and lasts, together with the malolactic conversion and maturation, 8-9 months. No decanting occurs. During this period the wine is in contact with its fine lees - batonnage is carried out, when we believe the wine can benefit from it - giving greater body and structure. Subsequently the wine spends 2 months in steel tanks to decant before bottling without filtration.

Tasting notes and serving recommendations:
The very intense nose shows fresh, delicate green fruit - with a nice touch of citrus, peach and apricot. On the palate you can perceive minerality, a soft texture supported by a crunchy acidity. A discreet slightly toasted barrel note also comes to mind. The wine is an all-round white wine perfect for vegetarian dishes, fish and light meats. Serve at 7-10 degrees in large glasses. It does not require decanting.
Drinking window:
Up to 5 years.

Albert Sounit is based in Rully and Jully-lés-Buxy and is focusing on producing high-quality Cote Chalonnaise wines. The grapes come from our own 16.5 hectares and from purchases from long-time grape partners. Both Cremant, red and white wines are produced. We follow the codes of the “Agriculture Raisonnée” and began the conversion to organic farming in 2016.

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