Located in the heart of the Saint-Pourçain apppellation, and initially devoted to cereal crops, Olivier Teissèdre acquired the estate in 1976. In 1989, Olivier's wife, Odile, wished to diversify the estate’s activities. That same year, they became owners of Clos des Bérioles and planted the first 9,000 vines on the Climat des Bérioles. Over the next 22 years, the vineyard developed to 8 hectares. In 2011, their son Jean joined to the family estate after training in Burgundy and the Loire Valley. He officia
Presentation
Location
Single-parcel in Cesset.
South East facing exposure
South East facing exposure
Terroir
Clay-Limestone.
In the vineyard
Chardonnay planted in 1989.
Harvest
Harvested by hand in 25 kg boxes.
Winemaking
Manually selected on a vibrating sorting table. Low pressure pneumatic pressing. Cold settling of the must (9°C)
Ageing
12 months in 500L Allier oak barrel. No stirring.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
13° et 14°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The structure of this Chardonnay is delicate and fleshy yet it is full of liveliness. An exceptional wine balanced between freshness and complexity.
Food pairings
Perfect for an aperitif, can also be paired with scallops, veal sweetbread, fish with white sauce and truffled dishes (from the domaine!)
