2022 Vézelay “La Piècette”
Domaine de la Cadette
Much remains for us to discover in the coming years from the youngest cru of Burgundy, Vézelay. In that spirit comes the Piècette cuvée, from a single parcel that is swirled with every single soil type you can find in the appellation. The domaine keeps it separate—a sort of Vézelay microcosm in a bottle, if you will—a showpiece of what could be considered a reference point of typicity for the region. It has all the best of Vézelay: a fresh, floral, citrusy attack, followed by warm and textured charm.
—Chris Santini
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Vézelay |
| Winemaker: | Valentin Montanet |
| Vineyard: | 20-30 years |
| Soil: | Clay, Limestone |
| Aging: | Wine is fermented and aged in 228-L barrel. |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
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