François Carillon Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 2019

The 1er Cru vineyard "Les Murgers des Dents de Chien" in Saint-Aubin is famous for its stony soil, reminiscent of Le Montrachet. The soil consists of gravel, stone, lime and a bit of marl, which ensures excellent drainage. The grapes here ripen a little later, which gives wines with a cool character, minerality and elegance.

In 2013, François Carillon acquired a 0.67 hectare plot. The older vines are cultivated according to "lutte raisonnée" principles, where no herbicides are used and the soil is ploughed traditionally. The harvest yield is kept low to achieve great concentration and complexity. The wine is aged for 12 months in small oak barrels (15-20% new) and then for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. It undergoes a light filtration before bottling.

1er Cru "Les Murgers des Dents de Chien" exudes the fullness, minerality and depth of Saint-Aubin, combined with great finesse and delicate aroma. The taste is complex with notes of citrus fruits, lime blossom and spearmint. It is ideal to serve with grilled fish or seafood dishes such as lobster or scallops.

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