Planted exclusively to Chardonnay. This small vineyard is situated down the slope and is protected only from the south. The soil is variable in nature from areas of very high sand content to other areas of higher clay content. The best wine comes from the clayey soils where the mineral content is highest. In fact, the soil here has a mottled appearance probably due to the high mineral content, hence the vineyard's name. The wine produced here is defined by its very linear character with strong minerality. At its best,this is the premier white wine with the greatest ageing potential.