Ratings
Robert Parker 94+ · Burghound 93-95 · Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 · Tim Atkin 95
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Eleni & Edouard Vocoret |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden yellow with silver highlights |
| Aroma | Notes of yellow and white fruit such as peaches and apricots, floral tones like hawthorn, orange and lemon, peppery core, saline and oyster shell notes |
| Palate | Powerful, mineral, robust and powerful character, balanced with freshness and complexity, round and elegant, velvet texture, impressive density |
| Finish | Mineral finish with saline and oyster shell notes, persistent and structured, with a long aging potential |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with white meat in sauce, lobster, mature cheeses, roast pork with candied chestnuts and spices, seafood, fresh oysters, Burgundy snails, sushi, delicate poultry, veal with cream sauce |
| Aging Potential | 10 to 12 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 6-8 months on lees after malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks and oak barrels (max 10% oak); additional months in tank before bottling |
| Fermentation | Ambient yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled tank and oak barrels (max 10% oak) |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian clay and limestone soil with fossils |
| Vine Age | Vines planted 1947, 1962-1974, 1995-2000 |
| Harvest Desc | Pneumatically pressed with whole clusters; ambient yeast fermentation; light filtration and fining depending on year |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |