The Chardonnay grapes come from a blend of plots at the bottom of the finest slopes of the Saint-Veran appellation, neighbouring the vineyards of Pouilly-Fuisse. The vines are planted at 150 to 250 metres elevation with various orientations and exposures which impart aromatic complexity. The soils are rich in limestone, which is generally alkaline, and produce bright, crisp wines with renowned elegance and expressive aromatics. The vines are pruned according to the simple Guyot method, which produces a balanced yield, with green harvesting taking place to keep yields low and concentrate the flavours in the grapes. The vineyard is ploughed mechanically, and every other row is left with grass cover to encourage biodiversity in the vineyard.