2022 Le Grappin Les Greves Beaune Premier Cru, France Jacky Blot Clay-limestone soils

Clay-limestone soils

Having more limestone thanneighbouring Pommard

Peripherie was sent to the basket press after about 2 weeks

Vine Age: Planted early 2000s

Fermented spontaneously in fiberglass containers and aged in 9 dames-jeannes in Fabrice’s Saint Emilion grotto

2022 Le Grappin Les Greves Beaune Premier Cru, France Jacky Blot Clay-limestone soilsFrom a rare parcel of Chardonnay mid slope in Beaunes most famous climat, and adjacent to Bouchard Pre et Filss monopole Les Vignes dEnfant Jesus, these 50 year old vines face south on a perfect incline for sunlight interception and drainage. Less than 1% of Les Grves is planted to Chardonnay, and there are only five producers left who make a white Les Grves. It is an honor to be one of them! Hand picked, and slowly pressed over several hours. The