100% Chardonnay.
Colour: nice pale golden green colour, limpid and bright.
Nose: it reveals the aromatic wealth of Chablis’ terroir with mineral notes of flint, enhanced by hints of acacia honey.
Palate: the mouth is frank, round, with a touch of honey and a spicy finish ; a wine with character.
This wine is excellent paired with smoked salmon, trout and other freshwater fish, as well as with white meats and creamy cheeses.
Serve ideally at a temperature of 12-14°C. (54-57°F.).
This wine can be enjoyed now or kept in the cellar for the next three years.
Chablis, located near Auxerre in the Yonne department, is one of Burgundy's most northerly vineyards. It is characterised by the fact that it produces only white wines from the Chardonnay grape variety, and by its geology, which is based mainly on Kimmeridgian soil. The appellation has 40 climats and lieux dits classified as premier cru.
- Soil and subsoil Middle and Upper Kimmeridgian.
- Alternating limestone and marl.
- Medium to steep slopes.
- South-west to south-facing.
- Altitude between 250 metres.
The grapes were brought to the winery and pressed delicately in a pneumatic press. The must was then cooled down and left to settle, in order to get rid of the roughest lees. The alcoholic fermentation was lead in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at a temperature between 18° and 20°C (64°-68°F) in order to keep as much fruit as possible in the wine. The wine was then aged for 18 months on its lees, with frequent pumping over. Approximately 15% of the cuvée was matured in barrels of 1 to 2 wines for a discreet and elegant wood contribution. Malolactic fermentation was 100% complete.
The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.
The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.
The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.
In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.
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