Varietal/Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (about one third of each variety and 35% of the blend comes from the reserve wine)

Vineyard Area: From mountain and valley sites of different exposures across the villages of Ludes, Ormes, Mareuil-le-port and Trépail — the average age of the vines is 40+ years.

Soil: Chalk and limestone of Ludes, sand, limestone and chalk of Ormes, limestone-clay of Mareuil-le-port, and chalk and silex of Trépail.

Vinification: Slow fermentation in barrel and small vats on the lees

Maturation: 24-36 months