Chateau de Pizay
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Appellation Beaujolais Blanc Protégée Grape variety - average vine age: Chardonnay 100 % - 57 years old
As an appellation, Beaujolais Blanc makes up less than 5% of total Beaujolais production. Estates often tended a reserve vineyard planted with Chardonnay, the product of which adorned the high table.
A rare treasure in the Beaujolais region, of singular grace and charm; Beaujolais Blanc could be seen as the hidden face of the Pizay vineyard, the Château’s pearl. So unexpected are its shimmering robe and scents, that any encounter with this wine means love at first sip.
Aspect and soil: south/southeast - alluvium sand
Pressing: direct, pneumatic press
Maturing: 6 months, 70 % in vats, 30 % in barrels