2020-06-26

Beaune Clos de la Féguine 1er Cru

Category
White 
Grapes
100 % Chardonnay 
Appellation
Beaune Premier Cru (AOC) 
Country
France 
Region
Bourgogne 
Size
750 ml 
Degree of alcohol
13 % 
Serving temperature
12 °C 
Available in these provinces
Québec 
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  • Terroir
    South-facing sun exposure. Very steep.

    Meagre, light brown silty and clay-limestone soil.

    Fractured limestone.Former quarry. Perfect drainage
  • Vinification and maturation
    Whole bunches of grapes were handpicked into small crates and pressed in a pneumatic winepress. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing took entirely in oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation

    Duration of barrel ageing : 17 months
  • Features
    Gold with scintillating green and silver reflections.

    Smoothness and elegance with slightly toasty and spicy notes.

    Generous, round and tasty. Very fine salinity on the palate with beautiful tension and acidulous refreshing notes on the finish.
  • Terroir
    South-facing sun exposure. Very steep.
    Meagre, light brown silty and clay-limestone soil.
    Fractured limestone.Former quarry. Perfect drainage
  • Vinification and maturation
    Whole bunches of grapes were handpicked into small crates and pressed in a pneumatic winepress. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing took entirely in oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation
    Duration of barrel ageing : 17 months
  • Features
    Gold with scintillating green and silver reflections.
    Smoothness and elegance with slightly toasty and spicy notes.
    Generous, round and tasty. Very fine salinity on the palate with beautiful tension and acidulous refreshing notes on the finish.