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50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay From the plot La Fosse - clay-limestone soil with a large part of red clay Dosage: 0g/l 18-20 months of bottle maturity Vinification: 6 months in stainless steel and large wood Alcoholic fermentation and aging on lees in barrels and large wooden casks for 9 months Natural malolactic fermentation Without the addition of sulfurTilman MAR25: A clear Chardonnay imprint provides a somewhat more citric flavour, blood orange, some citrus zest. Crisper and fresher than Papillon and Cognaux, but becomes softer, nuttier and spicier on the finish thanks to the Pinot Noir. Spans a great arc, both straightforward and generous. Tasting: citrus fruits, quince, vineyard peach, fennel, mint and liquorice. Taste explosion and good length in the mouth, subtle bitter note and a lot of minerality in the finish.  

100% Pinot Noir From the La Fosse parcel, on clay-limestone soil with a majority of red clay 18 to 20 months of bottle maturity Without the addition of sulphur Aged for 9 months in barrels and large casks Natural malolactic fermentationNicola MAR25: Starts with a great aroma spectacle, then taut towards the back with a lot of seriousness, racy, pithy, demanding, but a really exciting journey of discovery, fruit very discreet, the mineral aromas dominate.Tilman MAR25: More angular and tighter than the Solera ‘11,12,13’, but has great length, is somewhat brighter, spicier and more savoury, fresh and yet Burgundian, mineral, black tea, spices, juicy.  Tasting: Notes of ripe blood orange, cooked apple, peach and red fruits. Nice length with lots of minerality on the finish.  

100% Chardonnay From the Martin Fontaine plot, on a clay-limestone soil with a large part of white limestone. Dosage: 0g/l 18 to 20 months of bottle maturity Without the addition of sulfur Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels and large wooden casks for 9 months Natural malolactic fermentation Tasting: floral notes, orange, ripe lemon and white fruits, pears. Finesse, nice length in the mouth with a lot of minerality in the finish.