Khéops Chardonnay
At a Glance
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Terroir: Loamy soil with molasses.
- Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert), biodynamic methods
- Vinification: Hand picked in two passages, gently pressed, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 24 months in a stone pyramid (see below), no fining, no filtration, no added SO2.
Additional Info
Dominique designed this vessel, drawing inspiration from the Khéops pyramid in Egypt. The container is scaled down to 1/100th of the pyramid's size and is constructed using local materials: limestone gravel, Chamonix sand, and Thonon-les-Bains water.