Size: 1.55 ha (3.83 ac)
Variety: Chardonnay
Vine Age: Planted in 1953
Terroir: High "Saint Aubin-style" elevation, very rocky limestone and white clay soil.
Viticulture: Organic (certified), biodynamic practices
Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, settled, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12-14 months in barrels (0-10% new), racked and aged for an additional 4-6 months, fined and/or filtered only if necessary.
"The highest 1er Cru in Meursault, this could also be labelled "Meursault 1er Cru Blagny" as it is in the hamlet located between Meursault and Puligny. These Chardonnay vines planted in Ben's parcel are on the uppermost part of the hill, while the part below is planted to Pinot Noir (and bottled as Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois)."
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