Domaine François Millet et Fils Marsannay Blanc 'La Croix de Bois' 2023

Overview

From a 0.3-hectare mid-slope holding in Batayard, in the commune of Couchey, planted to both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fresh and lively, with white pear, yellow peach, viscosity and a salty finish.

Producer

François Millet et Fils

Region

Burgundy

Appellation

Marsannay

Fermentation

Basket-pressed in one batch; fermented in barrel. Wine is decanted after pressing with fine lees retained; malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel.

Variety

Chardonnay

Farming

Aging

Aged on fine lees in used oak barrels with no new oak; racked after malolactic fermentation. Producer release states an average of about 20 months, then blended in stainless steel and settled about three weeks before bottling.

Soil

Age of Vines