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La Chablisienne
Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet
Bourgogne
- 100% Chardonnay
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Vintage Wine Name Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2020 Vintage 2020 Wine Description Côte de Léchet is an older vineyard sites, originally owned by the Potigny monks who first planted Chardonnay in Chablis in the 12th century. This left bank Cru sits above the village of Milly with steep southeast facing slopes that reach 38% grade in some places. Morning sun exposure allows the grapes from this terroir to ripen slowly and maintain their acidity, which delivers wines with intensity, a fine minerality and bright stone fruit character. Region Bourgogne Appellation Chablis 1er Cru AOC Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay Vineyard Details Left bank of Serein; southeast exposure with steep (38 % grade) slopes; 150-223 meters high. Classic Kimmeridgian soil with limestone marls and fossilized oyster shells. Tasting notes Initially discreet and complex on the nose with light lemony and subtle spice notes, followed by juicy apricots and peaches on the palate with a long, linear finish. Pairing notes Enjoy with appetizers and salads, but also with risotto, poultry, seafood and mushroom dishes. Alcohol % 12.5 Aging 12 months on fine lees in a mix of stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels SRP 67 Highest Score 92 Wine Spectator Highest Score Review Copy A fresh white, evoking peach, yellow plum and citrus flavors, with an underlying flinty element. Round and supple, with a saline finish. Shows excellent balance and length. Acclaim - 92 Wine Spectator
- 92-90 Burghound
Feature Bullet 1 Over a century of experience working with a mosaic of vineyards in Chablis Feature Bullet 2 Grower-owned by over 200 families Feature Bullet 3 Producing over 22% of all Chablis in the AOC guarantees quality and supply Feature Bullet 4 Style reflects terroir and vintage, delivering elegance, purity, minerality and ageability Feature Bullet 5 Environmental programs preserve vineyards and protect people across all winery functions Winery La Chablisienne Winery Description Established in 1923 with the goals of driving quality and innovation in the region, as well as bolstering the influence of its growers, today La Chablisienne spans over 200 winegrowing families and 1,200 hectares of superior vineyard holdings and is known for producing some of the top wines in Chablis. La Chablisienne farms a diverse array of vineyards across the four appellations – Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis – so the wines truly represent the essence of each unique location. These elegant cuvées are known for their purity, energy and minerality. Winemaker Estelle Roy Winemaker Bio Estelle has been immersed in the gastronomic world with her family since her early childhood. The pleasure of eating and pairing food and wine from an early age has been a source of motivation for her professional pursuits. She obtained her national oenologist diploma (DNO) in Dijon and decided to specialize and refine her knowledge and expertise in the regions of Alsace, Beaujolais and Burgundy. Today her passion for winemaking starts in the vineyard, a bond strengthened by marriage as her husband is a winegrower. In May 2023, Estelle stepped in to the head winemaking role at La Chablisienne. Estelle strives to represent the best from each of the terroirs and to give a soul to each vintage.