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    Domaine Marguerite Carillon Chablis 1er Cru "Beauroy"

    2020
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    History

    Sitting majestically on the hills around Meursault, it symbolises the richness and diversity of Bourgogne with its lovely selection of Regional, Villages, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations from the Chablis area, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.

    Chablis 1er Cru "Beauroy"

    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 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 10 months in stainless steel.

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    Chablis 1er Cru "Beauroy"

    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.

    2020

    Extreme Weather Conditions and Historically Low Yields

    The Chablisien vineyard experienced a relatively warm winter and spring, with insufficient rainfall. January and February saw only 56 mm and 115 mm of rain, respectively, while March and April recorded about 50 mm per month. Temperatures returned to normal in May and June.

    July and August saw some hailstorms with no significant impact, unlike the heatwaves that caused sunburn on the grapes. The harvest began in the last week of August with perfect sanitary conditions observed across the Chablisien vineyard.

    White Wines

    Despite the excellent quality of the harvest, yields were historically low. The 2020 Chablis white wines are distinguished by their pure aromatic expression and vivacity, with citrus notes and beautiful minerality.

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