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About This Wine
TERROIR
The vineyard of Rully spreads on 290 hectares on the Côte
Chalonnaise, just south of the Côte de Beaune. The soils are
marl or clay, with limestone patches.
This wine is produced on the Domaine Louis Max, on the
beautiful terroir les Plantenays. These excellent old
Chardonnay vines come from a single tenant and are situated
at more than 300 metres altitude on 3 hectares.
The vineyard is on its first year of conversion to organic farming.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
WINEMAKING
Manual harvest with grape sorting before the winemaking.
Fermentation in oak barrels and maturation for 12 months.
WINE TASTING
Beautiful brilliant gold robe, with green reflections.
In the nose, floral aromas of acacias, honeysuckle and fresh
fruits like lemon or white peach.
Very fruity in the mouth, well-balanced, very fresh and
lengthy.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect to pairs with a seafood platter, poached and grilled
fishes, delicate poultry meals and soft flavoured cheeses.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE AND AGEING
Wine to be served chilled at 12°C.
To be drunk now or after an ageing of 3 to 5 years for more
complexity.
Type | White Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Brand | Louis Max |
Vintage | 2015 |