Chardonnay "Gaudrettes" Tony Bornard 2020

Philippe Bornard, Pupillin 

Philippe Bornard farms six hectares of vines in the tiny village of Pupillin. He works biodynamically and avoids the use of sulfur whenever possible though, like many natural winemakers, he gives his export bottles a small dose.

100% Ploussard from vines of 45 to 80 years old in mass selection, organically grown and planted on pink iridescent marls, in the place called "Les Chambines". Manual harvesting, total destemming, fermentation and maceration in 2400 liter barrels. Punching down and pumping over once a day for 3 weeks, one month of maceration, pressing, aging in the same tuns. Bottled at the Domaine without fining, filtration or addition of sulphites.

A powerful Chardonnay from old vines. Manual harvesting is followed by spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts. Ageing happens in large oak barrels, and in the 'ouille' (non-oxidative) style. Plenty of yellow stone fruit, citrus and minerals at play, with some subtle nutty elements. The palate is juicy, mineral and rich, with medium body and good acidity to keep things flowing. 

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Biodynamic