Presentation
Presentation
This Climat's name is said to be derived from the word "perreuse" (stone), which was the name of the ancient Roman stone road that linked Chablis with Maligny, running alongside the base of the modern-day "Preuses" Climat.
The plot is located in the immediate vicinity of our "La Moutonne" monopole. The high planting density of our plot 8,500 vines/ha, encourages competition and results in smaller, very concentrated grapes.
The plot is located in the immediate vicinity of our "La Moutonne" monopole. The high planting density of our plot 8,500 vines/ha, encourages competition and results in smaller, very concentrated grapes.
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Terroir
Kimmeridgian soil containing a high proportion of clay and abundant stones on the surface.
Winemaking
Handpiking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels in 500-liter oak barrels aged 1 to 5 years for 10 months.
Final aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels in 500-liter oak barrels aged 1 to 5 years for 10 months.
Final aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 0,62 ac
Age of vines : 17 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°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
The distinguished nose reveals mineral notes typical of the Chablis region’s terroir. The palate offers lovely purity and tautness and boasts a long finish reminiscent of nuts and spices.
Food pairings
Crustaceans: lobster, rock lobster
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: lobster Armoricaine
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: lobster Armoricaine
Quotes
Jasper Morris: 92-95/100 (2021)
Tim Atkin: 96/100 (2020)
Wine Enthusiast: 97/100 (2018)
Tim Atkin: 96/100 (2020)
Wine Enthusiast: 97/100 (2018)
