| Vineyard area in hectare | 0.36 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 220m |
| Classification | Villages |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Year of planting | 2014 |
| Harvest date | 8/28/2022 |
| Oak maturation in month | 12 |
| % ABV | 12.5% |
| % of new oak | 20% |
| Bottling date | 2/5/2024 |
| Number of bottles produced | 4179 |
Château de la Crée
Maranges Blanc 2022
« Sur le Bois »
None available online
75cl bottle
Tasting notes
The nose is fresh and fruity, with hints of white flower, hazelnut and toast. Its mouth, juicy and generous, is stretched by a crisp acidity which opens up to a refreshing finish.
The Vineyard
The Marange hillsides are not aligned with the Côte de Beaune, but they share the same origin and geological nature. A succession of hills and varying slopes. In the town of Cheilly-Lès-Maranges, at the heart of the Cozanne valley (where the “Sur le Bois” plot of vines is located), the soil is light and rocky.
The Vintage
2022 is synonymous with a vintage of great quality and the return of satisfying volumes.
After a mild and dry winter, the growing season arrived early. Spared by the April frost, the warm spring accelerated plant growth, favoring early flowering and optimal fruit set. After particularly dry spells during winter and spring, late June rains were timely. A hot, dry and at times scorching summer allowed for a good ripening, although in places the vines did react to hydric stress.
Mid-August rainfall will be decisive by constant sunshine until the harvests, which started on 25th August in the Côte de Beaune and 2nd September in the Côte de Nuits.