Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

• Total Size: 7.56 ha (18.7 acres)
• Winery Holdings: Purchased fruit – area (hectares) varies
• Centered at 902 feet of elevation, this vineyard compared to Montrachet, is higher on the slope, has shallower topsoil and is stonier providing its characteristic minerality. The baserock is white oolitic limestone mixed with Pierre de Chassagne limestone and P. Bellona marl. Only Chardonnay is planted.
• Chevalier in medieval society was a Knight, the eldest son of a noble man admitted to the order of Chivalry, a military institution whose members were consecrated to God. Chevalier was the highest rank and the vineyard is the highest on the slope above Montrachet. Makes sense.

Bernard Moreau:

• The domaine’s vines are up the hill, above Monty’s plot. There is a lot of variation in the soil between density and minerals.
• Chevalier – Montrachet was first vinified in 2010 with a production of two barrels. 1 new barrel. 1 used. Chevalier-Montrachet is more like Grand Ruchottes, more mineral and fresh.

• Made from Chardonnay grapes.
• Grown on soils of White oolitic limetone & Pierre de Chassagne limestone and P. Bellona clay.
• Fermented in 100% new French oak barrels, using naturally occurring yeast.
• Aged in 100% new French oak barrels.
• Aged for 18 months.
• Bottled without fining and usually without filtration unless the wine is cloudy.