The grapes thrive on slopes between 250 and 550 meters above sea level. The vineyards have calcareous, loamy to gravelly loam soils and are exposed to strong temperature fluctuations between day and night. Above-average temperatures in spring favored earlier bud break. Persistent warm temperatures in May led to rapid flowering. Thanks to targeted work in the vineyard and occasional rain, the vines were kept in a stress-free condition despite periods of extreme summer heat. The harvest began almost two weeks earlier than usual. Thanks to ideal weather conditions, grapes of outstanding quality were harvested throughout the entire harvest season. The red wines of the 2022 vintage are impressive, benefiting from a high degree of ripeness and developing complex fruit and a full flavor with robust aromas. The white wines exhibit distinctive, sophisticated fruit with balanced acidity. Color: Chardonnay is an extremely popular, widely consumed white wine with a greenish-yellow color, a delicate fruity aroma, and a dry, lively flavor. Aroma: Chardonnay offers notes of pineapple, banana, apple, pear, citrus, caramel, vanilla, and butter. Taste: Chardonnay is ideal as an aperitif, with light cold and warm appetizers, soups and terrines, fish and shellfish dishes, veal, poultry, and pork.