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Vineyard Brands | www.vineyardbrands.com | Birmingham, AL MAT4010 Grape Variety: Chardonnay Average Age of the Vines: 39 years Winemaking o Pressing of the entire grapes in a pneumatic press o Indigenous yeasts o Fermentation for 8-10 weeks in oak barrels, 20% new o Temperature control (64-68°F) o Maturing on lees for 11 months o Bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) depending on the vintage o Complete malolactic fermentation o Bottling after 1 racking A mineral Meursault white that is rich, fine, and elegant with a great balance. The aromas of mature Chardonnay are balanced with the minerality of the soil.It requires 5-7 years in order to develop its entire range of aromas and is a great accompaniment to fish, starters, and white meats. Les Chevalières Meursault

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Vineyard Brands | www.vineyardbrands.com | Birmingham, AL MAT4010

• Grape Variety: Chardonnay

• Average Age of the Vines: 39 years

• Winemaking

o Pressing of the entire grapes in a pneumatic press

o Indigenous yeasts

o Fermentation for 8-10 weeks in oak barrels, 20% new

o Temperature control (64-68°F)

o Maturing on lees for 11 months

o Bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) depending on the vintage

o Complete malolactic fermentation

o Bottling after 1 racking

A mineral Meursault white that is rich, fine, and elegant with a great balance. The aromas of mature Chardonnay are balanced with the minerality of the soil.It requires 5-7 years in order to develop its entire range of aromas and is a great accompaniment to fish, starters, and white meats.

Les ChevalièresMeursault