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Presentation
"Montmains" designates a hill located between two higher slopes. This Climat's lengthwise shape faces south-east/north-east and can include "Les Butteaux" and "Les Forêts".
Our plot is located at mid-slope in the latter Climat, where the vines benefit from southeastern exposure, ensuring that they receive exceptional sunshine.
Our plot is located at mid-slope in the latter Climat, where the vines benefit from southeastern exposure, ensuring that they receive exceptional sunshine.
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Terroir
Shallow calcareous clay soil overlying Kimmeridgian marls.
Winemaking
Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 65% in stainless steel vats and 35% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 2 months.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 65% in stainless steel vats and 35% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 2 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 1,23 ac
Age of vines : 26 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 7 years.
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 7 years.
Tasting
Sophisticated nose boasting notes of flowers and toasted nuts. The palate is rich and concentrated, endowed with a lovely, fresh finish.
Food pairings
Fish and seafood, grilled or with sauce
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: cod filets with creamy lemon sauce
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: cod filets with creamy lemon sauce
Quotes
Allen Meadows: 90-93/100 (2022)
Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2020)
Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 (2019)
Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2020)
Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 (2019)
