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    Domaine Protheau Montagny 1er Cru "Les Bouchots"

    2019
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    History

    The Protheau family, originally from the Côte Chalonnaise, have been cultivating vines from father to son since 1720.

    Montagny 1er Cru "Les Bouchots"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    At the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise, 4 villages (Buxy, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Jully-lès-Buxy and St. Vallerin) share the appellation Montagny, which produces only white wines.

    Soil

    An ideal soil for Chardonnay, consisting of limestone and marl.

    Vinification

    Traditionnal vinification. The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. Alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels then the wine is ageing for 12 months in oak barrels.

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    Montagny 1er Cru "Les Bouchots"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Bright yellow in colour with green hues.

    Nose

    A complex and expressive nose of white flowers, underlined by some notes of lime.

    Palate

    The palate is ample, well-balanced with aromatic notes of citrus fruits and honeysuckle. A mineral and long finish.

    Recommendations

    Its freshness and finesse allow it to be enjoyed as an aperitif. It also pairs well with white meat and sauce. At the sea side, it will be perfect with a plate of shellfish (lobster, scallops) steamed or poached or noble fish just fried, grilled or steamed. Cheeses: Goat cheese, Beaufort Comté, Emmental...

    Serving

    10-12°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2019

    Capricious Spring and Hot Summer

    The 2019 vintage in the Côte Chalonnaise was marked by a cool and wet spring, followed by a hot and dry summer. After early budbreak in late March thanks to mild winter temperatures, a cold snap and abundant rains in April and May significantly slowed the vegetative cycle, delaying flowering by about two to three weeks.

    The summer was very hot and dry, with several heatwaves exceeding 35°C, causing water stress for the vines, concentrating the grapes but limiting yields. The harvest began around September 16-17 in early sectors, ending in late September with volumes generally in the average.

    Red Wines

    Despite this atypical vintage, the 2019 red wines from the Côte Chalonnaise offer beautiful concentration, with silky and elegant tannins. Their deep ruby robe suggests great aromatic richness on ripe black fruits and sweet spices. With good acidity bringing freshness and tension, these wines combine structure, complexity, and balance, with promising aging potential due to their concentration and good phenolic maturity.


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