Bourgogne "Cras" Monopole

Domaine de la Cras / Marc Soyard

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Color

White

Format

Bottle 75cl

Year

2023

C'est un 100%
Chardonnay

Perched on the hillsides just outside Dijon, this estate is farmed by Marc Soyard, a grower who works his vines organically and lets the land do the talking. The limestone slopes here give a white with real tension: think citrus zest, white flowers and a chalky, mouth-watering finish. Hand-harvested Chardonnay, gentle pressing and ageing in barrel bring roundness without masking the freshness you'd hope for from such a singular plot. A monopole, so every bottle comes from one place and one vision. Pour it with goat's cheese, grilled fish or simply on its own — you'll see why collectors chase it.

65.45 € incl tax

Qty:

9 in stock

Wine name: Bourgogne "Cras" Monopole

Vintage: 2023

Producer: Domaine de la Cras / Marc Soyard

Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Burgundy, Côte-d'Or (hillside of Dijon, Côte Dijonnaise)

Appellation: Bourgogne AOC, single-vineyard monopole "Cras"

Vinification method: Whole-bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ageing on fine lees in used oak barrels and foudres for around 10 to 12 months, no fining, light or no filtration, minimal sulphur at bottling

Maceration: None, direct pressing of whole clusters; brief pre-pressing contact only

Colour: Bright pale gold with green-tinged highlights

Bouquet: White peach, lemon zest, acacia blossom, crushed stone and a discreet hint of hazelnut

Palate: Taut and saline attack, chalky texture, citrus and orchard fruit carried by fresh acidity, subtle oak and a long mineral finish

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Soils: Limestone and marl with clay, stony hillside slopes ("cras" meaning rocky ground)

Farming: Organic, certified, with biodynamic practices; manual harvest

Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Roast poultry with cream, pike quenelles, scallops, goat's cheese, Comté, river fish in butter sauce

Serving temperature: 11-13°C

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