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CHABLIS 2023

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2022 2023

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Color: Golden yellow.

Nose: Intense mineral flavours, delicately smoky with notes of hazelnuts and white fruits.

Mouth: Well-balanced and unctuous in the mouth showing quite present fruit and a long, persistent finish on sweet spices.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with white meat dishes, chicken in a cream sauce, shellfish and crayfish.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally between 12° and 14°C / 54 - 57°F.

Ageing potential

This wine will keep for at least 2 to 5 years in the cellar in good conditions.

Origins

An appellation which takes its name from the village of Chablis and is grown in the delimited areas of 17 villages. The appellation covers 3,712 hectares, making it the most extensive "Village" appellation in Burgundy.

It is characterized by producing exclusively white Chardonnay wines and by its geology which is believed to date back to the Kimmeridgian period.

The Chablis vineyards are planted on various hills in the valley of Serein, the peaceful river that crosses the region.

- Limestone soil and subsoil dating back to the Kimmeridgian.
- Slightly pronounced incline.
- South-west exposure.
- Altitude of 180 m to 260 m above sea level.

Vinification and maturing

Once arrived at the winery, grapes and must went through a long pneumatic pressing, followed by a settling of the juice and the alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C / 64-68°F.) to preserve a maximum of fruit. The malolactic fermentation began rapidly after the alcoholic fermentation and was complete in January. The wine was then aged on the lees for 5 to 7 months.

Vintage : 2023

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. In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.