Saint-Véran
Les Cras
AOP Saint-Véran Les Cras
One of the finest terroirs in the Saint-Véran appellation
This exceptionally white soil, rich in limestone pebbles, produces a Chardonnay of remarkable finesse. A lively wine with floral notes of honeysuckle and white peach, shaped by 19 months of aging for a crystalline minerality.
TERROIR
2021 vintage
This 0.47-hectare plot of Chardonnay was planted in 1986 and is located in the heart of the commune of Davayé (8,000 vines per hectare). It is a south-facing hillside with a 5% slope. The soil is shallow and exceptionally white, consisting of limestone pebbles.
At the level of
wine-making
The grapes are harvested by hand and loaded by gravity into pneumatic presses. We use long cycles to preserve the aromatic finesse. The musts are stabilized by cold treatment, then decanted and placed in barrels for fermentation. The 19-month aging process includes 11 months in barrels that have held 1 to 3 wines, followed by 8 months in vats. We do not use SO2 on the harvest, but we do use it during the aging phase to ensure the wine’s stability.
100% CHARDONNAY
For the
Tasting
Its color is bright, with intense golden highlights. The nose opens with floral notes of honeysuckle. It is a lively, well-balanced wine with an intense, sculpted profile. The palate is long, with mineral notes and hints of white peach.
Food
and wine
Pairings
Food and wine pairings, recipe ideas
With grilled lobster with salted butter, spaghetti with clams, fish terrine en croûte…
