• Olivier Merlin
  • Saint-Véran En Crèche

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1963
    • Terroir: In Davayé, southwest-facing, 15% slope, 275 m altitude, shallow, rocky, limestone soil.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, 8,000 vines/ha.
    • Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, settled, fermentation and aging for 12 months in barrels, aged for an additional 2-3 months in stainless steel, no fining, light filtration.

    Additional Info

    Olivier's sons Théo and Paul began renting this vineyard in 2017. 2018 was the first vintage.