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    François Martenot Petit Chablis

    2019
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    History

    Maison François Martenot has its origins at the beginning of the 20th century when Lucien Gustave Martenot acquired a 10 ha estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune. This domain was created in 1859 by Mr. Léonce Bocquet, then the sole owner of the Château du Clos Vougeot, and fervent defender of Burgundy and its cultural heritage. The domain then developed thanks to the acquisition of neighboring land and many works of planting vines and housing works were undertaken.

    Petit Chablis

    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.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery using pneumatic presses. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks thermo-regulated at 16°C. The wines are aged on fine lees for 9 months in stainless steel.

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    Petit Chablis

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    A pale golden colour.

    Nose

    A typical nose with orange blossom, lime and grapefruit notes.

    Palate

    A tense and precise mouth with a nice acidity and freshness on the finish.

    Recommendations

    Ideal as an aperitif, but also with poultry and veal in creamy sauce, creamy risotto with meat or fish, grilled fish, cold antipasti and ratatouille, mixed salads, sushi. Perfect with Goat cheese.

    Serving

    10-11°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 years.

    2019

    A Two-Phased Vintage: Cold then Hot

    Budbreak occurred early in early April, but morning frosts until May slowed the vine's evolution. A very hot and dry summer followed, causing water stress for the vines.

    After a capricious spring, conditions improved significantly from June onwards, with summer temperatures and generous sunshine. July and August were particularly hot and dry, with heatwaves exceeding 35°C. This summer drought caused slight water stress for the vines, slightly slowing their vegetative cycle. However, the cool nights helped preserve the acidity and freshness of the grapes.

    In early September, the harvest began under bright sunshine, with a quantitatively average but very high-quality sanitary harvest. The grapes were concentrated, with good phenolic maturity.

    White Wines

    The 2019 Chablis white wines are marked by great aromatic purity, with notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruits. They present a remarkable balance between richness, tension, and freshness, with a long finish. Despite reduced yields due to the drought, this vintage offers Chablis wines with great concentration and strong aging potential due to their high acidity and tense structure.

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