2022 Domaine Derain,Saint-Aubin Chardonnay Cote de Beaune, France Christophe et Fils very low sulfur additions

very low sulfur additions

Raised for one year in a combination of 80% large foudres and 20% terracotta jar

at least in terms of quantity produced

Since 2000 the domaine have maintained a Biodynamic certification for their organically produced wines which only strengthens the original traditions laid down generations ago

This Pinot Noir comes from a single vineyard in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains

2022 Domaine Derain,Saint-Aubin Chardonnay Cote de Beaune, France Christophe et Fils very low sulfur additionsDominique Derain started his career making wine barrels before studying winemaking in Beaune. In 1988 he and his wife purchased 5. 5 hectares of vineyards in Saint Aubin just south of Beaune and began tending the vines biodynamically. The vines are located around the hill of Montrachet and in the combe de Saint Aubin. Manure, silica and other plant based preparations are used. The Saint Aubin appellation is one of the hidden secrets of Burgundy