Presentation
Presentation
In northern Burgundy, not far from Auxerre, the Chablis appellation stretches across approximately fifteen kilometres around the village of the same name.
It is the monks of the Cistercian abbey of Pontigny who were the first to begin cultivating vines in the region.
The vines of our Domaine (69 acres divided in 34 plots) are planted on rather gentle slopes (5 to 20%) where they benefit from different exposures. So the grapes hail from a mosaic of various terroirs, which lends lovely complexity to the wine due to the fact that the characteristics of each terroir are preserved by being vinified separately.
It is the monks of the Cistercian abbey of Pontigny who were the first to begin cultivating vines in the region.
The vines of our Domaine (69 acres divided in 34 plots) are planted on rather gentle slopes (5 to 20%) where they benefit from different exposures. So the grapes hail from a mosaic of various terroirs, which lends lovely complexity to the wine due to the fact that the characteristics of each terroir are preserved by being vinified separately.
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Terroir
Kimmeridgian calcareous clay soil.
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats.
Aging on fine lees in stainless steel vats for 10 to 11 months.
Aging on fine lees in stainless steel vats for 10 to 11 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 69 ha
Age of vines : 38 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 9 and 11°C (48-52°F)
To be enjoyed within 3 to 5 years.
To be enjoyed within 3 to 5 years.
Tasting
The nose features elegant complexity and combines intense aromas of candied lemon with subtle hints of white flowers. The structure is neat, chiseled and lively with a mineral finish featuring saline and iodine nuances.
Food pairings
As an aperitif
Seafood: oysters, prawns, crab
Seafood: oysters, prawns, crab
Quotes
James Suckling: 89/100 (2022)
Tim Atkin: 90/100 (2020)
Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2019)
Tim Atkin: 90/100 (2020)
Wine Spectator: 89/100 (2019)
