Francois de Nicolay, Ladoix "Sur les Vris" White 2017

100% Chardonnay. Ladoix sur les Vris is excellent, unwinding in the glass with scents of lemon, pear and smoke, framed by delicate white flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and vibrant, with a chalky, mineral finish. It represents terrific value.

Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay
Soil: calcareous clay, limestone
Average Age of Vines: 35 years
Farming: organic, biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 6 month spontaneous fermentation in old oak with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 10-12 months in old oak
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: none