Marsannay Blanc "Champ Salomon" - 2023 - Sylvain Pataille

Chardonnay from organically farmed vines planted in 1986 on hard limestone soils with patches of brown clay. This comes from the Climat of Champ Salomon, right next to Clémengeots. Previously blended into generic Marsannay Blanc, this parcel now shines on its own, producing tiny, highly concentrated grapes. Hand-harvested, whole clusters pressed directly in a vertical press. Fermentation starts in tanks before being racked into barrels mid-fermentation. One year in barrels, then eight months in tanks. Just a micro-dose of sulfur at bottling.