2022 Domaine Derain,Saint-Aubin Chardonnay Cote de Beaune, France Christophe et Fils The vines were planted in

The vines were planted in the early 1980s and face south

Pinot Noir is fermented and aged in stainless steel

The fruit is hand-harvested

very low sulfur additions

2022 Domaine Derain,Saint-Aubin Chardonnay Cote de Beaune, France Christophe et Fils The vines were planted inDominique Derain started his career making wine barrels before studying winemaking in Beaune. In 1988 he and his wife purchased 5. 5 hectares of vineyards in Saint Aubin just south of Beaune and began tending the vines biodynamically. The vines are located around the hill of Montrachet and in the combe de Saint Aubin. Manure, silica and other plant based preparations are used. The Saint Aubin appellation is one of the hidden secrets of Burgundy