Vinelights
Limestone’s Whisper, Chardonnay’s Voice
From the first swirl, Instinct Calcaire hums with white flowers, ripe nectarine, and a nutty undertone that hints at hazelnut and brioche. The palate is silky, subtly toasty, and shaped by limestone’s precision — a perfect play of generosity and restraint. It’s the kind of Chardonnay that lingers with quiet authority, yet charms with easy deliciousness.
📍 The Plot
The fruit comes from limestone terroirs around Saint-Aubin, close to the Château. The soils deliver freshness and finesse, while vinification in 350L barrels for 12 months (15% new oak) adds just the right seasoning of toast and roundness. A short two-month rest in stainless steel sharpened the wine’s edges without muting its breadth. Richard and Guillaume of Maison Les 4 Lunes call this cuvée exactly what they hoped for — a clear vision of Burgundian Chardonnay.
🍇 Technical
Fermented and aged 12 months in 350L oak barrels (15% new), then refined for 2 months in stainless steel. Only 2509 bottles produced. Straw yellow in the glass with notes of toast, hazelnut, popcorn, and peach. A round yet mineral wine with understated oak — structured for drinking now or a few years’ cellar rest.
