Domaine Billard Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Vignes Moingeon”, 2017

Green-harvesting and canopy management are used to limit yields and promote optimum ripeness in the fruit. Domaine Billard do not use chemical sprays, instead preferring to encourage natural predators, such as insects to feed on any pests. The grapes are hand- harvested then transferred to sorting tables where they are scrutinised and carefully selected, ensuring that only the highest quality fruit is used. Gentle whole bunch pressing helps to preserve purity. Fermentation and maturation take place in a combination of Alliers and Tronçais barrels with the wine developing for 15 months. Regular lees stirring creates a round style with incredible depth of flavour.