Presentation
Anchored in the Mâconnais, Domaine Du Clos Des Rocs is managed by Olivier Giroux, a passionate winemaker who highlights the pure expression of Chardonnay through precise and elegant wines. Located on limestone terroirs at altitude, the estate benefits from an ideal exposure that favors perfect grape maturity. The vines, some of which are over 50 years old, are cultivated organically, with meticulous soil work and limited interventions. Vinifications are precise, with natural fermentations and long aging on lees in oak barrels, giving the wines richness and balance. The whites from the estate charm with their mineral tension, complex aromas of white fruits, flowers, and hazelnut, and great aging potential. A reference estate for lovers of great whites from the Mâconnais.
Location
0.20-hectare plot – the estate’s experimental cuvée, produced from the oldest vines of the Clos.
Terroir
A shallow terroir composed of reddish soils mixed with limestone stones, with bedrock often just 30 cm below the surface.
Harvest
Hand-picked harvest.
Winemaking
The grapes are slowly pressed. A cold settling is carried out before fermentation.
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels for 11 months, then bottled at the end of August following the harvest.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 1 200
Age of vines : 85 years old
Serving
12–14°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Of great purity with a golden hue, the nose reveals notes of yellow fruits, almond, linden blossom, and a touch of menthol. The opulent, gourmet palate develops aromas of brioche. Creamy, it coats the mouth, showing a perfect balance between roundness and acidity, before extending into fine, lingering bitters.
Food pairings
A perfect match for fine gastronomy, particularly shellfish, fish, and Bresse poultry in cream sauce.