Les Cretes
Chardonnay Cuvee Bois 2023
| Denomination | DOC Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | On the lees, with continuous bâtonnage of 10 months. 12 months in the bottle. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Chardonnay Cuvee Bois 2023 |
| Color | Gold yellow. |
| Perfume | Intense and complex, with aromas of white fruit and clear notes of Langa hazelnut and vanilla. |
| Taste | Mineral notes and nutmeg, with banana and candied citron hints. Elegant, harmonious and balanced finish. |
| History | This wine was born from Constantine Charrère's meeting with Count Gagnard de la Grange, an extravagant winegrower from Puligny Montrachet, known in the 1980s for the quality of his wines. During a visit to Burgundy, Charrère discovered that he shared an ancient pruning system with the latter. A friendship was born from which he drew inspiration for the Cuvée Bois élévage, today at the top of Italian and international production. |
| Pairings | It pairs well with starters, first courses, fondues, flans, fish, white and red meat, foie gras, and cheese. |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still white wine from the Aosta Valley, 14% ABV, 100% Chardonnay. Produced by Les Cretes, a family-run winery that has cultivated a passion for heroic viticulture for six generations. 0.75 L bottle, 2023 vintage. A wine born from the encounter between Costantino Charrère and Count Gagnard de la Grange, an eccentric winemaker from Puligny Montrachet. Soft pressing, fermentation in 300-liter French oak barrels toasted using the traditional method, ensuring the perfect balance between wood and wine. Aged on the lees, with continuous bâtonnages for 10 months. Aged 12 months in bottle. Intense and complex on the nose, with aromas of white fruit and distinct notes of Langhe hazelnut and vanilla. Golden yellow, with mineral nuances and notes of nutmeg, banana, and candied citron. Elegant, harmonious, and balanced finish.
Awards
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2023
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Raffaele Crotta, Eleonora Charrère
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 35
| Name | Les Cretes Chardonnay Cuvee Bois 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Les Cretes |
| Story | This wine was born from Constantine Charrère's meeting with Count Gagnard de la Grange, an extravagant winegrower from Puligny Montrachet, known in the 1980s for the quality of his wines. During a visit to Burgundy, Charrère discovered that he shared an ancient pruning system with the latter. A friendship was born from which he drew inspiration for the Cuvée Bois élévage, today at the top of Italian and international production. |
| Origin | Aymavilles (Aosta). |
| Climate | Altitude: 550 - 750 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South and North-East. |
| Soil composition | Morainic, loose, sandy, sloping. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 7,500 vines per hectare. |
| Yield per hectare | 8,000 kg/hectare. |
| Harvest | By hand, in mid-September. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing, fermentation in 300-litre French oak barrels toasted using the Traditional Method, guaranteeing the best wood/wine balance. |
| Aging | On the lees, with continuous bâtonnage of 10 months. 12 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |