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The slopes surrounding Chavignol consist of small, white, broken limestone soils that are fast‑draining, and low in fertility, forcing vines to work hard, yielding wines that are exceptionally bright, high‑toned, and pure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine shows pale straw color and aromatics of citrus, white flowers, and crushed limestone. The palate is taut, dry, and mineral-driven with bright acidity and the clean, stony precision that comes from the village’s famed \u003cem\u003ecaillottes\u003c\/em\u003e soils. 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