The juice spends about 3 weeks in contact with the skins
although Christian considers this topic to be way less important than it used to be
He replants by massale selection to keep his clones growing in their rightful home and knows his two best soils are hiding right beneath his feet: gabbrox from ancient volcanic activity (very raw in texture in the wine) and older granite/schist (for a rounder expression) are his two priorities
but his exuberance and dedication compelled him to try
this was possible through a series of long-term leases
Chanterêves "Savigny les Beaune" Explore_Rare Finds The juice spends about 3Grapes: Chardonnay Region: Burgundy, France Vintage: 2022 Viticulture: Organic Soils: Above 1er Cru Aux Guettes on a west facing slope, 350m altitude, isolated and surrounded by forest, cooler climate. Vinification: Crushed, long (6 hour) press cycle, ambient yeast fermentation with pied de cuve. Aging: Aged 12 months in 228L to 600L barrels Fining or Filtering: None Sulfur: None added Notes from the Importer: 2020 marked an exciting pivot for Tomoko