Located in the heart of Burgundy, Famille Paquet is a 30 hectare property located at the foot of the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson. The Paquets take great care of their vineyards, using organic and biodynamic compost and manage each of their 50 plots individually. The property is currently in conversion to organic viticulture.
This Chardonnay is sourced from vines planted between 1929 and 2015 in Cruzille, Lugny, Prissé, Loché and La Roche-Vineuse. Maturation takes place in stainless steel vats on fine lees.
Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb aromas fill the nostrils followed by hints of butterscotch and spicy crème brulee. Rich, full and creamy textured the palate is engulfed with ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb flavours with some crème brulee and spicy nougat elements lingering across the back half. Good underlying freshness with a long generous finish.
