Chablis 2004

Vieilles Vignes Sélection Massale

 

Grape-variety :      Chardonnay.

Geology & Soils :   Marls and calcareous clayey from the kimmeridgien period. Orientation South- south-west.

Vineyard :               43 years. 4 ha. 35 hl / ha. Double cane Guyot pruning.

Vinification :          100% hand harvested. Static settling. Fermentation's and maturing in oak casks. Malolactic fermentation completed. Clarification by racking and fining agent, bottled  unfiltered.

Analysis :                 Alcohol:   12.50 vol.

                                    Acidity:      4.13 g/l.

                                    Sugar:        1.33 g/l.

Evolution :              To taste from 2005 to 2010.

Service :                   Seafood, especially shellfish, dish of fish or poultry with sauce. Serve between 10-12°C.

 

This vineyard, situated in the lieu-dit of Les Pargues, was replanted over 40 years ago using a technique of propagation whereby cuttings for the vines were selected from the best vines already in the vineyard and not from a clone. This rarely used technique is known as “Selection Massale”. These old uncloned vines produce extremely tiny yields and express a diversity of aromas from the Chablisien terroir.

The colour is a bright yellow with green/grey reflections.  The nose is very fine and elegant with notes of yellow fruits and white flowers. One also finds notes of cream which gives a warm impression.

The palate is sharp and fresh. It remains slightly closed and only asks to express its fresh yellow fruit flavours.  A beautiful balance. A wine which will benefit from 3 to 4 years of ageing.

  

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