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Each plot of Jean-Michel's is hand-picked and fermented separately using native yeasts. He uses a mixture of inox tanks (for vinification) and wood of varying sizes for ageing – 228 litre, 500 litre and foudres – for ageing both of his reds and whites. His Crémant is also made using foudres. Jean-Michel works with Savagnin that is made both under flor (sous-voile) and topped up (ouillé). There are no additions in the cellar, bar the possible use of some sulphur at bottling. However, he is using less every vintage.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay Plot name(s): La Pinte Lieu Dit Les Grandes Gardes Altitude: 385m Age of the vines: 15 years old. Vinification: Natural yeast. Whole bunch pressed. Fermebtation in barrels. Ageing: 2022 Harvest. Bottling May 2023. Disgorgement Sept 2025. Alochol: 12
