Chardonnay "Le Clos" Bugey cru Manicle 2024

From the edges of the south-facing Cru Manicle, where the vines grow on pure gravelly limestone. Organically farmed and hand harvested, the Chardonnay is whole-bunch pressed and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Fermentation continues in French oak, including 10% new oak, with a high proportion of solids retained during fermentation. After full malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 11 months in barrel and two additional months in stainless steel before bottling without fining or filtration.