Origin
The lieu dit of Les Tillets, with a total surface area of just over 11 hectares, was planted in 1962 and faces south-east at an altitude of between 320 and 340m. The soil is a mix of limestone and gravel. Les Tillets is an old word for lime tree, very common in this region and, in the middle ages, frequently used for medicinal purposes
Grape Variety
100% Chardonnay.
The grapes are neither destalked nor crushed but fed directly by elevator belt to a closed cage pneumatic press; the pressing cycle which is progressive in pressure and with few breaking up phases, enables a quality juice to be gently extracted. After an interval of 12 to 24 hours and cooling down of the must to approx 12°C if necessary, the coarse sediment can be removed. The alcoholic fermentation takes place at a temperature of no more than 21/22°C when the clear juice is filled directly into casks and stored in the cellar.
Alcohol Percentage
13%
Cellar Potential
Will keep for a good 6 years, but you don't have to wait till then!
Producer
Domaine Berthelemot is relatively young Domaine, having been formed in 2006, but with mature vineyards in classic appellations of Beaune, Pommard, Monthélie and Meursault. The new custodians, Brigitte Berthelemot and winemaker, Marc Cugney are passionate about the multitude of expressions the Burgundian terroir offers. The Domaine practises "agriculture raisonnée" - farming practiced under various ecological guidelines - for which it was certified in 2009.
Food Match
Serve at 12-14ºC and merits decanting. Partner with delicate fish dishes, traditional Burgundian quenelles and baked Epoisses cheese
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
In the press
Bronze- Decanter World Wine Awards (2014 Vintage)
