Chablis 1er Cru, Vau-ligneau, France 2019 BIN NO 3266 - SPECIAL OFFER
A stunning, fresh and vibrant Chablis produced by Domaine Michaut Freres, a winery located in Biene close to Chablis in France.
Ideally served with Sea foods, oysters, cheese, white meat, and charcuterie.
Blend: Chardonnay 100%
ABV 13.5%
Producer Profile
The Domaine Michaut Freres winery is located in Biene close to Chablis, built on the classic soil of the region, kimmeridgien, underpining the 60 hectares of vineyards. These wines show great typicity, steely acidity, plenty of fruit with that unmistakeable note of flinty "terroir".
Viticulture
Vines are located on very steep south-facing slopes on kimmeridgian soils.
Winemaking
Hand harvested grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press then gravity settled for 24 hours in oak barrel and racked to obtain the clear juice. Alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels for about 15 days and a malolactic fermentation for 5 weeks at 20º C, again in oak barrel. Cold stabilised then filtered before bottling.
Oak Treatment
Time: 11 Months
Type: French Oak
% wine oaked: 40
% new oak: None
Tasting Notes
A vivid yellow with a hint of green. An expressive nose of white flowers, acacia and a round palate, expressive, slightly unctuous with a fine mineral return. Powerful and rich.