Domaine Bertrand Guillemaud Bourgogne Cote d'Or Chardonnay 2021

The one-hectare vineyard is based in Meursault at an elevation of 320 metres above sea level and 200 metres from the renowned terroir of Puligny Montrachet. The vines are planted in clay-limestone soils; the clay element has good water retention properties and helps to nourish the vines throughout any dry spells during the ripening period, while the limestone imparts the characteristic elegance. The vines are trained according to the Guyot method, which limits the vine's lignified growth to the trunk, so the vine is less susceptible to frost. The climate is typically continental, with cold winters and hot, dry summers, and the area can be vulnerable to spring frost. The vines are meticulously cultivated following a sustainable approach, traditional ploughing takes place in lieu of chemical preparations, and the grapes are hand-harvested at optimum maturity.