Marsannay blanc, Les Longeroies, Jean Fournier - 2022

Viticulture

Surface area cultivated by the estate: 4.5 hectares in 6 plots, planted with 10,000 to 13,000 vines/ha. Age of plots: +/- 1 hectare 10 years old, 1.5 hectares around 30 years old, 1.5 hectares around 50 years old and 0.5 hectare 70 years old. Exposure east/south-east to south-east. Clay-limestone soil, composed of white oolites, Prémeaux limestone, and subsoil of salmon marl and pebbles from the former Ouche river bed. Organic since 2005, certified since 2008. Royat cordon pruning, severe disbudding, manual leaf removal. The soil is worked by ploughing, followed by spontaneous grassing during the summer. No chemical fertilisers, only organic compost since 2000.

Oenology

Hand-picked in small 15 kg crates. Sorting of the harvest in the winery on 2 tables (one vibrating and one belt). The grapes are pressed long and fairly hard, in whole bunches, some of which are crushed. Light cold settling, without sulphur or enzymes. Aged mainly in 1/2 Muids and 20% in 228-litre barrels, with around 15% new wood, for 12 months, then 6 months in stainless steel vats. Bottling is carried out after light filtration, following the influences of the moon.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Andouillette with mustard sauce - Crispy sea bass with foie gras - Beaufort soufflé - Trout with almonds.