2024 Henri Chauvet Vie Ordinaire, Vin de France Eric Texier well-drained limestone and fine marl

well-drained limestone and fine marl soils that give Chardonnay both tension and breadth

Aged 12 months in concrete tanks

From a mix of 20+ year-old vines and 90 year-old vines

The vineyard is famously windy and cool

2024 Henri Chauvet Vie Ordinaire, Vin de France Eric Texier well-drained limestone and fine marlGamay & Pinot Noir from two plots (volcanic soil + blue marl). There is 10 to 12 days of maceration with whole bunches in large stainless steel tanks. Only pump overs with a bucket are performed to wet the cap. The wine is aged for 12 months in a new oval foudre (50%) and in old barrels of 300 liters and 228 liters (50%), followed by 6 months in bottle..