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94 Points! A rich, luxurious sweetie, with flavors of orange glacée, pink grapefruit sorbet, spun honey, apple peel and butterscotch melting on the palate like cotton candy. A bright tang of citrusy acidity and a touch of salinity give this good cut and form, while fragrant hints of lavender, cardamom, white chocolate and Earl Grey waft in on the long, lasting finish. Drink now through 2034. - Wine Spectator

Size: 0.2 ha (0.5 ac)

Vine Age: Planted in 1983, 1984

Terroir: From the lieu-dit Aux Boutières in Savigny-les-Beaune, on clay-limestone and marl soils.

Viticulture: Farmed by Seiichi, biodynamic (not certified).

Vinification: Directly pressed, lightly decanted (12 hours), indigenous yeast fermentation (usually lasts 2 months) in barrel with no added sulfur. Aged in barrel (no new oak) for about 9 months, then racked with minimal SO2 adjustment. No fining, no filtration, bottled before the next harvest.

A classic example of the breed, grown in calcareous clay marl in a relatively dense planting (5000 vines per hectare), and soft pressed into temperature-controlled tanks. It ferments to a modest 5.5% alcohol and the fermentation process also creates the carbon dioxide to make the wine frizzante, keeping it fresh, bright, and lively across the palate. Brisk acidity gives everything a lift.

0.6 ha (1.48 ac) planted in 1933, two different vineyards with terres blanches soil; En Blanche (Pommard) and Amerot (Volnay), aged in barrel (30% new oak).

From the importer: This is a delicious white wine that is young, stylish, and is a little different. It is pale gold in color and offers a well-balanced taste, and ranges from a fruity bouquet with notes of apple and lemon to a more floral palette. In the mouth, this vibrant wine tickles the taste buds.  It is a perfect match for grilled fish, and its liveliness and citrus notes stand up well to the saltiness of oysters and strong goat cheese. Learn More