CHABLIS 2020
CHABLIS 2020
Grape variety
Tasting notes
Nose: Intense bouquet showing elegant aromas of cherry blossom and zest of citrus fruits.
Palate: A fresh and well-balanced wine with aromas of white fruits such as peach, pear and fresh almond notes, and a long, iodized and persistent finish.
Wine and food pairing
Ideal with white meat dishes, sushi and sashimi, chicken in a cream sauce, shellfish and crayfish.
Serving temperature
Ageing potential
History
Vinification and maturing
The malolactic fermentation began rapidely after the alcoholic fermentation and was complete in January.
The wine is then aged on the lees for 5 to 7 months.
Vintage : 2020
A record-breaking early harvest: the first Chablis grapes were harvested on 24th August.
And a record-breaking heat: temperatures regularly broke the 35°C mark (95°F). Many winemakers did their harvesting at night-time to deliver optimal juice quality.
Acidity levels were just right for the balance we’re trying to achieve. Fermentation went along very nicely with grapes showing decent levels of sugar (unlike the previous two years).
The Chablis quickly featured intense aromas of pink grapefruit and pear. The PremiersCrus and Grands Crus were put into oak barrels, using a large number of 450 and 500 litre barrels which really added finesse and elegance to the wines.