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    François Martenot Chablis 1er Cru

    2018
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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.

    Chablis 1er Cru

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    Located in northern Burgundy near Auxerre, the Chablis vineyards are alongside a small river aptly named: the Serein ("Serene"). The Climat "Beauroy" is located northwest of the village of Chablis, near the village of Poinchy.

    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 immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. Settling, cold storing for 48h. A part of the wine is vinified in in stainless steel vats thermo-regulated at 16/20°C to preserve the aromas, the other part in oak barrels. Ageing on total lies between 8 to 16 months with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

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    Chablis 1er Cru

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Light in colour becoming more golden with age.

    Nose

    Lively aromas and minerals, with floral notes.

    Palate

    Minerality prevails in the mouth, with lots of freshness. Very dry with perfect finesse, this Chablis Premier Cru is structured with a long finish.

    Recommendations

    Perfect with hot oysters or fish in sauce, but also with white meats in sauce (veal, poultry). Sushi pairs perfectly with its minerality. Goat cheese, Blue cheese and Comté.

    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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