CHABLIS PREMIER CRU "Montmains" 2015
CHABLIS PREMIER CRU "Montmains" 2015
Grape variety
Tasting notes
Colour: Crystal clear and brilliant, with golden highlights.
Nose : Starting to reveal the rich tertiary aromas of the grand Chablis. Complex and mineral, the nose reveals flavours of citrus and white flowers.
Palate: Sharp attack marked by the light minerality. Long persistence, pure and fresh.
Wine and food pairing
To appreciate with seafood as langoustines or oysters, and fish, grilled or in sauce, or sashimi and sushi.
Serving temperature
Ageing potential
History
The 37 hectares of the Montmains climat are located on the left bank of the Serein in the commune of Chablis. Often austere when young, and marked by mineral and lemony aromas, these wines stand out for their excellent ageing potential. Gentle slopes. Kimmeridgian marl.
Vintage : 2015
The 2015 vintage was almost perfect; the harvested grapes were very ripe and healthy. After a fairly mild Winter and Spring, we experienced an exceptional, lengthy heatwave towards the end of June. As such the vineyard work in July was limited. Some vine-leaves in certain early-growth vineyards or vineyards planted on shallow soil experienced some sunburn. There was a storm in early August which had various effects on the Burgundy vineyard. As it happens, it was very welcome as it allowed the vine to continue its natural maturity process, as excessive heat can block this.
Climatic conditions remained ideal in the build-up to the harvest and allowed the vineyards to retain their impeccable healthy state while gaining full ripeness; The harvest took place under sunshine the first 3 weeks of September. Very little sorting was required as the grape quality was so good. The yields were inferior to 2014 but remained fairly average considering the last decade.
Maceration of the red wines lasted between 15 and 21 days - this depended on our desire to work on the fruit and structure of the wine, bearing in mind the age and the potential of each vineyard. After a static cold « débourbage » (settling) lasting 24 hours, our white wines started their alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats before being transferred to barrel.
Natural degrees are satisfactory; the grapes show a fine sugar / acidity balance.
The 2015 vintage is an undoubted success and will result in wines of great richness.