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    Chartron et Trébuchet Chablis 1er Cru "Mont de Milieu"

    2018
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    History

    Situated in the heart of the Bourgogne Golden Triangle (Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault), Chartron et Trébuchet is now recognised for the very high quality of its white wines, which include five Grand Crus, and is held in high regard by connoisseurs as the creator of the greatest Puligny-Montrachets, symbolic of the company.

    Chablis 1er Cru "Mont de Milieu"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    Located in northern Burgundy near Auxerre, the Chablis
    vineyards are alongside a small river aptly named: the
    Serein ("Serene").

    Soil

    The Chablis region is a limestone plateau cut by valleys. The Premier Crus lie on a stratum dating from the Kimmeridgian (155 millions years BC) with alternating marl and limestone and tiny deposits of oysters in the rock, reminiscent of the warm and shallow sea which then covered Burgundy. Mont de Milieu takes its name from the fact that it once represented the boundary between burgundy and champagne.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification: The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. Settling, cold storing for 48h. Fermentation
    in stainless steel vats for a part of the wine, at low temperature, 16/20° to preserve aromas. The other art is aged in barrels. Ageing on total lies between 8
    to 16 months with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity. The two cuvées are then assembled.

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    Chablis 1er Cru "Mont de Milieu"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    A pale and bright yellow dress.

    Nose

    A complex and mineral nose, which expresses aromas
    of hazelnuts.

    Palate

    Bold, winey and expressive. Oaky melted and beautiful
    length on the palate. Fresh finish.

    Recommendations

    Perfect with seafood trays, fish in sauce, ripened cheeses, and also white meats in sauce.

    Serving

    10 - 11°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 4 years

    2018

    An Early Year and a Great Harvest

    Despite a hailstorm affecting three communes in Chablis in early spring, the rest of the season was ideal with a mild and dry spring followed by a hot and dry summer. Budbreak was early in mid-April, flowering occurred in late May, about two weeks earlier than usual, and véraison began as early as July 10 under the summer heat.

    The harvest began very early in late August in Chablis, among the first in Burgundy. It extended over nearly a month thanks to favorable weather, allowing grapes to be harvested at perfect ripeness. The 2018 vintage in Chablis is characterized by very generous yields, great grape maturity, and excellent sanitary quality.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Chablis white wines exhibit incredible aromatic complexity with explosive notes of white fruits and citrus. They combine great concentration on the palate, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the terroir. This sunny and early vintage offers Chablis wines of great purity with lots of substance and excellent aging potential due to their balance and tension.


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