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- 2023
- 2022
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Area
1 ha
The Climat
Grey limestone covers the higher part of the hillsides, up to an altitude of 500 meters. Making our way down the hill, we find oolitic limestone, white oolite, marl and limestone nodules and inferior oolite on marly levels up to an altitude of 300 meters. The vineyard is perfectly exposed to the sun (from sunrise to noon). One of the Château de la Crée's iconic plots, the vinyard is situated in the Château's enclosure.
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Harvest Date
01-08/09/2023
Ageing
12 months
Date of bottling
17/03/2025
The vintage
The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines' growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.
Tasting note
The nose is bright, with aromas of fresh rose, citrus, tropical fruits (pineapple, mango), and stone fruits (white peach, nectarine). On the palate, the attack is clear, with remarkable freshness, indulgence (cream), and acidity. The finish is persistent and fruity.
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