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Macon-Lugny

                       100% Chardonnay
                       Vinification – Maturing for 6 to 7 months in 100% stainless steel vats
                       Tasting note – Fresh nose offering a lovely bouquet of wildflowers.
                       Pleasant, very perfumed and nicely rounded on the palate, this wine
                       should be drunk in its youth in order to enjoy its freshness

                       Food suggestions - Fried fish - Saltwater and freshwater fish - Crayfish





                                                                 Montagny 1er Cru, Domaine
                                                                                    100% Chardonnay
                                           Vinification – 8 to 9 months in French oak for 10 to 15% of
                                                           the harvest, the rest in stainless steel vats



                                Tasting note – Delicate aromas of fruit and honey. Lively and aromatic

                                             on the palate, this wine reveals an appealing personality
                                     Food suggestions - Seafood (including lobster, crab) - Freshwater
                                                                                  fish in cream sauce

                       Puligny Montrachet
                       100% Chardonnay
                       Vinification – 8 to 10 months in French oak, with up to 10% new
                       oak, depending on the vintage, and for 2 to 3 months in stainless
                       steel vats

                       Tasting note – Delicious floral and fruit aromas with a nice oaky
                       note. An attractive marriage between power and elegance, this
                       wine also offers lovely smoothness. Good ageing potential
                       Food suggestions - Fish dishes - Seafood and shellfish in sauce

                                                                             Gevrey-Chambertin
                                                                                       100% Pinot Noir
                                   Vinification – Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 8
                                    to 15 days, then maturing for 8 to 14 months in French oak barrels,
                                                                           with 20 to 40% new barrels
                                    Tasting note – Intense, perfumed bouquet with fruit aromas and an
                                                     animal touch. Nice structure and lovely fleshiness.
                                                                                Good ageing potential
                                    Food suggestions - Grilled and roasted red meat and full- flavoured
                                                                                              cheeses
                     Nuits-Saint-Georges


                     100% Pinot Noir
                     Vinification – Vatting lasts 8 to 15 days, then maturing for 8 to 14 months in

                     French oak barrels, with 20 to 40% new barrels
                     Tasting note – Intense aromas of berry fruit and spice. Rich, tannic and well

                     structured, this wine develops additional roundness after several years in
                     bottle. Good ageing potential
                     Food suggestions - Game - Venison - All grilled and roasted meat
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