Presentation
Created in 1993 by Alain Normand, the estate has significantly expanded with the arrival of Sylvaine Normand in 2010, reaching 35 hectares today, located in Solutré, Chaintré, and La Roche-Vineuse. The whites, 100% Chardonnay, are vinified in stainless steel tanks and partially aged in barrels, offering balanced wines with notes of white fruits and acacia flowers, with sharp minerality. The reds, made from Gamay, are vinified in traditional maceration, giving round and fruity wines. The estate's uniqueness: Rigorous soil work, without herbicides, and sustainable agriculture, preserving biodiversity.
Location
Commune: Solutré. Exposure: South-East.
Terroir
Jurassic clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
No anti-germinating herbicides are used; vineyard treatments follow sustainable and reasoned practices.
Winemaking
Whole-bunch pneumatic pressing. Long fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Extended lees contact to enhance complexity.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The nose is fresh, pure, and enticing, marked by very fine floral notes. On the palate, the wine is delicate and ripe without excess, with a mineral backbone elegantly balanced by noble, well-integrated oak. A streak of citrus-driven acidity adds vibrancy, while the texture is rich, voluptuous, and of remarkable purity.
Visual appearance
Bright and luminous pale gold.
At nose
Fine floral notes, freshness, and purity.
On the palate
Delicate, mineral, balanced by elegant oak, with a rich yet pure texture.
Food pairings
This highly mineral wine pairs beautifully with local gastronomy: from Dombes frogs and Bresse poultry to river fish from the Saône, quenelles in sauce, gougères, and the traditional goat cheeses of the Mâconnais.