Meursault Clos du Cromin
Appellation
Meursault
Farming
Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic (Demeter), Vegan
Varietals
100% Chardonnay
Vineyards & Viticulture
South-southeast facing parcel, at the border of Volnay-Santenots. Clos du Cromin was planted to red grapes until 1971, when the Bonin family replanted the site to Chardonnay. A 10-hectare lieu-dit that was once a stone quarry. Bonin's plot is at the upper-slope of the vineyard with a thinner top-soil. This is the first site harvested. South/southeast exposure.
Soils
Deep clay, "Marnes Blanches" with small pebbles
Harvest & Vinification
Aged on the lees for 18 months in 228L oak, 10% new. Unfined and unfiltered.