Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay
VINEYARD
The vines for this Bourgogne Blanc are located in the village of PREHY which is one of the 20 villages to produce "Chablis appellation". But unfortunately, when this appellation has been delimited, this place has not been included. It is in the Serein's valley but it should be considered as a Chablis wine.
The wines are young but the production is very regular. Clotilde takes care of her vineyard reasonably: not too much chemicals but just what is needed and much hand-making care.
Terroir: Kimmeridgian from the Jurassic period when the sea covered a big part of the"bassin parisien". The soil is chalked with many little oysters fossilised.
Grape variety: 100% chardonnay.
WINE
Vinification: mechanical harvesting when the balance sugar/acidity and the taste are good. Bunches are pressed out with a pneumatic press, the juice is fermented in tank with temperature control: 100 % malolactic fermentation. The wine is left on the lees during several months. Slow natural sedimentation.
Tasting notes: 2006 is a very classic vintage for the Chablis and the balance between all the elements and especially alcohol and acidity which are extremely good.
The wine gives white flowers and white peach flavours. The mineral flavours come after taste. It is delicious either at any time.
Serve cool, not chilled.
At its best: 2 to 8 years
AWARDS
Vintage 2006
- Tastevinage de Printemps 2007 et sélectionné dans le Guide Hachette 2008
- Cité dans la magazine MacQuitty Adnams, Avril 2007
- Le Grand Guide des vins de France 2009 Bettane & Desseauve
Vintage 2007
- Burgundia d'Or automne 2008 et guide des Meilleurs Vins à Petits Prix 2009
