Joseph Drouhin Saint-veran Chardonnay

Vineyard Site: at the southern end of Burgundy just north of Beaujolais. The appellation Saint-Veran is actually larger than the territory of the commune. History & tradition: the actual village of Saint-Verand is spelled differently (note the final d). Established by decree in 1971 it is the latest appellation in the Maconnais region. Soil: Jurassic limestone a continuation of the chalky strata found in the Co;te d'Or ideal for growing Chardonnay grapes. Viticulture Plantation density: 8 500 vine stocks/hectare. Pruning: Guyot. Yield: purposely low in order to extract all possible nuances from the terroir. Supply: grapes and must purchased from regular suppliers (long term contracts). Vinification Pressing: very slow so as to respect the fruit. Juices from the last pressings are not retained. No artificial yeasts or enzymes are used. Ageing Type: in stainless steel vats Length: 6 to 8 months Throughout the ageing process decisions are taken only after careful tasting