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    Chartron et Trébuchet Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros"

    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 Grand Cru "Bougros"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    The Chablis Grand Cru appellation is located in the town of Chablis, in Yonne. The "Bougros" climate is located in the north-west, between 100 and 250 meters above sea level.

    Soil

    Limestones and marls to Exogyra virgula, tiny fossil oysters. Upper Jurassic lands formed 150 million years ago.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification : The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. Settling, cold storing for 48h. A part of the wine ferments and age on total lies in stainless steel vats thermo-regulated at 16/20°C to preserve the aromas. The other part ferments and age in oak barrels on total
    lies. Ageing between 8 to 16 months with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity. Then the two cuvées are assembled.

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    Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Beautiful pure gold-green color that changes to light yellow with age. It is brilliant and limpid.

    Nose

    The sumptuous and delicate nose reveals mineral aromas, floral notes of lime blossom, dried fruits, honey and almonds.

    Palate

    The palate is dense, round, opulent and deep with a very nice balance.

    Recommendations

    The liveliness of this wine allows it to go perfectly with foie gras, crustaceans (lobsters, lobsters) or creamed poultry and white meats.

    Serving

    12 - 14°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 5 to 10 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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