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It comes from a single village, Ville-sur-Arce, a single climat, Largillier, owned exclusively by the Coessens family, a single grape variety, Pinot Noir, and a single year, with the exception of solera wine.
A single philosophy ‘à la Bourguignonne’.
The perfect balance!
In 2011, soil pits were dug in Largillier to gain a better understanding of the nature of this terroir. They revealed a soil classified as Kimmeridgian marl No. 2, which bears strong similarities to the great terroirs of Chablis, both in terms of soil and subsoil composition and exposure.
The soil at Largillier is characterised by alternating layers of clay and limestone. The clay provides structure and substance from the first taste, while the limestone layers, explored in depth by the roots, contribute to the minerality, length and freshness of the finish.In general, Largillier is a predominantly clay-limestone climate, not very fertile, which naturally limits the vigour of the vines. This constraint promotes uniform and complete ripening of the grapes, an essential condition for producing balanced, precise wines with real ageing potential.
a pure flavour that is representative of the terroir. A single climate approach for unique geological purity.
A careful selection
After several years of winemaking, it became apparent that the Largillier monopoly produced four distinct wine profiles. These come from four clearly identified sub-plots, which I have chosen to name according to their taste expression: Mineral, Fruit, Flower and Matter.
From these four sub-plots, it is possible to produce up to eight different wines, depending on whether they are vinified separately or blended, taking into account both the effect of the vintage and the vinification choices.
The grapes are selected exclusively from the oldest vines, whose deep roots allow them to fully capture the resources of the soil. These vines produce grapes that are capable of accurately and consistently expressing the unique identity of their terroir.
