1.7 ha. with oldest vines planted in the 1950s and youngest in 2013. Located in Beaulieu-sur-Layon. Right bank of Layon river, facing southwest to northwest, shallow rocky soils with some clay, spilite bedrock (volcanic, rich in magnesium).
Viticulture:
Organic (certified Ecocert) and biodynamic conversion (Biodyvin). Guyot-Poussard pruning.
WineMaking:
Directly pressed with whole cluster. Fermentation in 228, 400 and 500L barrels (of which 30% new) and one 10 hL stoneware amphora. Spontaneous malolactic conversion (may be partial to full, depending on vintage).
Aging:
Aged for 11 months on lees in in 228, 400 and 500L barrels (of which 30% new) and one 10 hL stoneware amphora. Then blended and aged for 2 additional months.
