The Greeks called holly agria (“wild plant”), a term later transformed by the Romans into agrifolium or aquifolium. This parcel is said to have taken its name from the thorny vegetation that once covered it before being planted.
Adjacent to the famous Clos des Mouches, mid-slope, our Aigrots parcel faces east.
This climat, with its stony soil rich in silt and clay, is one of our two parcels where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grow side by side.
The white wines (0.25 ha) are fresh, taut, and well-balanced. They are best enjoyed with shellfish, fish, or Comté cheese.
Location & terroir
Surface area : 0.25 ha
Grape variety : 100% Chardonnay
Altitude : mid-slope, 240 metres above sea level
Exposure : East
Soil : clay-limestone, stony and rich in silt
Average vine age : 40 years
Viticulture
Gentle pruning using the Guyot-Poussard method, promoting optimal sap flow
Soil management through hilling and de-hilling, with organic protection
Yield: approximately 45 hl/ha
Hand-harvested in small 15kg perforated crates
Parcel-level sorting
Vinification & Ageing
Whole-cluster gentle pressing
Cold settling for 24 to 48 hours
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in 400l French oak barrels
Aged for 12 months in 400l barrels, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks
Tasting Notes
Colour: bright pale golden yellow
Nose: elegant and precise, with white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and lemon zest
Palate: a crisp, focused attack with white-fleshed fruit notes, leading to a saline, refreshing finish
Food & Wine Pairings
Shellfish or fish
Poultry
Cheese: Comté, Beaufort, or aged goat’s cheese
