Presentation
Presentation
Our plot in the "Bougros" Climat, located in the westernmost part of the Grand Crus, benefits from the afternoon sun due to its south-western exposure.
The planting density of the vines is higher than the average of 8,000 vines/ha, which forces them to compete with one another and plunge their roots deeper down into the soil.
The calcareous clay soil, which contains a higher proportion of clay than the other Grand Crus, benefits from a considerable groundwater reserve that yields highly expressive wines that boast remarkable structure and impressive cellaring potential
The planting density of the vines is higher than the average of 8,000 vines/ha, which forces them to compete with one another and plunge their roots deeper down into the soil.
The calcareous clay soil, which contains a higher proportion of clay than the other Grand Crus, benefits from a considerable groundwater reserve that yields highly expressive wines that boast remarkable structure and impressive cellaring potential
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Terroir
Rather deep calcareous clay soil overlying subsoil composed of Kimmeridgian marls.
Winemaking
Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in 3 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in 3 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 1,23 ac
Age of vines : 60 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 10 years and more.
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 10 years and more.
Tasting
Rich nose featuring aromas of ripe fruit along with slight toasted notes. Dense structure on the palate, but minerality - this is Chablis after all - always has the last word. The finish is long, silky and incredibly expressive.
Food pairings
Finely prepared fine fish and crustaceans (lobster, rock lobster …)
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: filet of sea bream with vanilla butter
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: filet of sea bream with vanilla butter
Quotes
Allen Meadows: 92-95 (2022)
Tim Atkin: 94/100 (2020)
Vinous: 93/100 (2018)
Tim Atkin: 94/100 (2020)
Vinous: 93/100 (2018)
