CHABLIS GRAINS DORES
« Freedom in a glass »
We have chosen to create a cuvee as we felt it should be made. Going outside the boundaries of a classical vinification , this cuvee from the Côte de Charmoy terroir, has had 30 months of maturation before being bottled. Alternating between Barrels and tanks, the wine was lightly stirred in order to extract the best leescharacter.
« Vintage effect » 2007 : After 3 years of ageing, this wine comes out of its shell. It offers you a new way to appreciate Chablis whilst maintaining the standards of the appellation. A yellowy green colour, with a nose of rose petals and honey. The palate is rich and open with a long saline finish that will leave you in no doubt of the wines origins. This wine is must for wine enthusiastes.
« Vintage effect » 2005 : A clear yellow colour engulfs the glass. Aromas of forest flowers and dried fig are entwined with the ripe grilled vanilla of the oak. The complex fullness is the soul of this wine which, according to us, confirms a modern vision, yet authentic to Chablis. Perfect with poached lobster.
CHABLIS 1er Cru Mont de Milieu
« At the top of the firsts »
The grapes from 35 year old vines bought from this white stoned land have undergone an ageing in 600 litre barrels (demi-muid) blended with 30% wine that has been aged in stainless steel tanks. The French Oak adds a complexity that suits the purity from the stainless steel. The white gold that sticks the walls of the glass evokes, by it brightness , the Chardonnay at full ripeness. The wine is full and the oyster shells that make up the subsoil leave with and unique hint of saltiness.
Chablis 1er Cru « Mont de Milieu » 2010 : Dressed in unpolished gold, it gives way to delicate fragrances wafting between water flowers and vanilla whipped cream. Its body shows itself to be round with the dry and tight character of a chardonnay. This wine’s final white rock note opens up the way to the purity of limestone. Crafted to be cellared for five years, elegance is the word that sums up this wine.
« Vintage effect » 2008 : This wine has a beautifully golden yellow colour. The nose is a soft buttery vanilla character. Once on the palate the rich yellow fruits (peach, apricot) dominate, leading to a fresh mineral laden finish, making it ideal with creamed salmon dishes.
« Vintage effect » 2007 : Aromas of iris mixed in with sun warmed stones on the nose. Crunchy fruit on the attack leads you a mid palate of mouth watering peach. The wines natural firmness promises for great future and reaching maturity in 2012. Why not drink it with pan fried scallops?
CHABLIS Grand Cru « Les Clos »
« The Chablis with a steely heart »
When aromatic character and saltiness come together in your mouth, this signifies that you have entered the “Les Clos”. In its youth, it’s the minerality of the kimmeridgian stone that will be present after half an hour in a decanter. 5 to 6 years of careful cellaring will soften the minerality of the wine that has the structure that best represents Chablis. The Wine undergoes a period of 12 months maturation in oak, but not new barrels so as to respect the best of the wines natural freshness.
Chablis Grand Cru « Les Clos » 2009 : A bright canary yellow underlining its juice opens up to delicate fragrances of limestone where the grain of the oak barrel subtly makes an appearance in notes of rock candy. The fruit of this “Clos” is of perfectly ripened grapefruit that has preserved its natural acidity, making it worth cellaring until 2014. If you cannot wait that long, carafe it so as to enjoy all this wine has to offer.
« Vintage effect » 2006 : At first allow the steely minerally wine to breath at least half an hour in a decanter. The core of the" Clos" is stony even though the harvest was hot and sunny. The wine is like a child being born, but one must wait at least 5 years before it becomes a man and 10 years before it becomes a wise man.
« Vintage effect » 2007 : This vintage evokes the terroir. The longer vinification allows the personality of the wine to better respect the terroir. The purety of the wine leaves you with a feeling of embracing the soil. ... Be patient for at least 5 years when this bottle will bring you liquid happiness.
CHABLIS Grand Cru « Vaudesir »
The wine from the valley
The wine is a sunrise yellow similar to that which bathes the chardonnay grapes at the end of the day. The Fruit on the attack tantalises the taste buds, the mid palate is juicy, with great concentration. The wine should be left to breath in a decanter before serving.
Chablis Grand Cru « Vaudésir » 2009 : Wrapped in a golden robe with lemon highlights it exudes a bouquet of irises with a hint of vanilla. On the palate its harmonious and airy character comes from the perfect balance between two wonderfully rich fruits (pear and white nectarine) lengthening out into the signature saline savour of its terroir.
« Vintage effect » 2007 : The late harvest (October) reinforces the fullness and vivacity of a Grand Cru terroir where minerality dominates. Pink grapefruit fills the palate leading to a touch of spice on the long finish. The wine is drinking now, but will soften beautifully over the next 5 years.
BOURGOGNE ROUGE
« The red pleasure »
Through the cherry red colour of the wine one can imagine crushed red berry fruits on the nose where blackcurrant and strawberry fight for supremacy. The soft fleshiness of this wine reflects the freshness of the terroirs of the Côte d’Or and of the Yonne where the grapes are from. A pleasure for all.
Pinot Noir 2009 : Dressed in bold ruby this straightforward wine expresses a wild strawberry and garden strawberry balance. These two red berries intertwine in mouth for immediate fruit-filled enjoyment. A perfect match for roasted poultry with its juice.
« Vintage effect » 2008 : A rich crimson colour, with cassis and strawberry on the nose. The palate is full of cherry fruit and well balanced tannins and an elegance and depth. Ideal with braised poultry.
« Vintage effect » 2006 : Fruit dominates, from one end to the other, this juicy wine, which is ideal for summer barbecues
PETIT CHABLIS
« A subtle fruitiness »
Like a monopolistic wine, this Petit Chablis comes from a great site of 2.2 hectares. Six months in stainless steel tanks allow the wine to maintain its citrus freshness unlike any other, that of Chardonnay at its purest.
Petit Chablis 2010 : An ample, pale robe leads the way to a nose of white stones that Little Tom Thumb might have strewn along the road to Lignorelles...Its attack tells the tender tale of voluptuous candied lemon fruit. Its short finish is an excellent reminder that this crisp and refreshing wine is a perfect aperitif. Everything expected in a Petit Chablis!
« Vintage effect » 2009 : A pale yellow colour with silvery hints, with an exotic blend of citrus and hawthorn on the nose. The attack is soft leading to minerality and fullness. This wine offers a great balance between freshness and the warmth of the vintage.
« Vintage effect » 2008 : With the springtime scent of the cowslip (the yellow flower found on embankments) and with a minerality which should not be confused with freshness, this bottle will make you shudder with pleasure. Will be ideal with young goats cheese lightly sporinkled with sea salt.
CHARDONNAY
« An obvious identity »
This new wine, made from grapes bought during the harvest of the Icaunais area (Côte d’Auxerre et Saint Bris), is like white gold. It is a white wine with a soft centre. A little roundness will surprise the wine enthusiast who is looking to be amazed.
« Vintage effect » 2008 : It’s evident freshness is supported by a touch of spritz that lifts the fruit. The wine’s openness, makes it the perfect wine to have as an aperitif amongst friends.
CHABLIS
« The Wine of the “Ys” »
The soils of Maligny, Ligny et Villy make up, in order of importance, the blend for this Chablis where each commune brings it’s own character. The pale yellow with hints of green marks the arrival of Chablis , whilst the floral and cut grass aromas blend with chalky flintiness.
Chablis 2010 : A pure gold wine with a mineral scent of white rocks fills the glass with revelry. Its commencement is fatty giving way to a generous, rich texture like that of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. This is the bottle you share with a seafood appetizer.
« Vintage effect » 2009: A bright colour that shines like a light and lovely floral notes of lilac and iris on the nose with great finesse. The palate is full and laden with floral notes leading on to a beautifully balanced minerally finish. A dozen “Fines de Claires” oysters would be ideal with this wine.
« Vintage effect » 2008: A silky juiciness and a persistent creaminess fills the apricot laden palate. All this with a fullness that will allow the wine to age happily.
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