Domaine Dugois Arbois Chardonnay Terre de Marne 2022

Producer's notes: In 1973, Daniel Dugois bought 2 hectares of vineyard and a house equipped with wine cellars in a village called Les Arsures, where he was born. He cultivated the vineyard and sold his production regionally. In 2013, Philippe took full control of the Domaine and in 2014, his wife, Melanie, joined the team as well. Their arrival enabled Daniel and Monique to take full advantage of their retirement. In that same year, Philippe and Melanie committed the Domaine to sustainable agricultural practices under the auspices of the “HVE” certification program. In 2019, the Domaine embraced the challenge of transitioning to NOP certification, which should be attributed in 2021.

« Terre de Marne » refers to the soil of marls where this Chardonnay is planted.
• Hand picked grapes / Destemmed 100%
• Pneumatic press
• Indigenous yeasts
• Fermentation : seasoned large barrels / 15 days - malolactic
• Aging : 12 months in seasoned large barrels / on lees without
stirring
• Fined : Yes
• Filtration : Yes (light)
• Vegan : Yes
Vineyard Information
Winemaking
Grape varieties : 100% Chardonnay
Plot size : 1,6 (4 acres)
Average age of the vines : 40-45 years
South-West facing
Elevation : 280m (920 ft)
Soils : gravelly clay-loam on red marl of the Trias
FARMING PRACTICES
• Training method : Guyot double
• No pesticide
• No insecticide
• Grass between the raws
• Mechanical labour under the row 3 times a year
• Organic treatments (sulfur, copper…)
Tasting notes
Floral bouquet with a note of smoked toast. Generous palate with a touch of salinity at the top of the tongue giving an airy character to this Chardonnay.