Grape variety: Chardonnay.
Average age of the vines: 30 years
Hand harvested (date determined by ripeness levels)
Entire grapes pressed in a pneumatic press.
24h decanting, followed by settling and putting into barrels
Natural yeasts.
Alcoholic fermentation temperature control
Complete malolactic fermentation
15 months maturing on lees in oak barrels aged between 1 and 3 years
Final 3 months of maturing in steel vats to prepare wine for bottling
Fining if necessary
Lenticular filtering
"Les Charmes is considered the archetype of Meursault wines. This appellation is the largest of the Meursault Premier Cru wines. We own four plots, of which 70% are located in Charmes Dessus. Les Charmes is a well-balanced wine with both the ampleness of the Charmes Dessous and the minerality and elegance of the Charmes Dessus. Charming in appearance, it is both powerful and full-bodied with a soft and full finish." Matrot
