PETIT CHABLIS
Chardonnay 100%
Produced on the flatter grounds of Chablis, the Petit Chablis is characterised
by its freshness.
Its pale robe
and its vivacity redolent of mineral hints convey the subtlety of the Chardonnay
grape grown in this stony soil. The wine is bottled 8 months after the harvest
in order to preserve all of its freshness.
An
attractive advantage of this appellation is its excellent value for money.
We only produce small quantities of this wine, which is perfectly suitable
for an appetiser or to accompany a platter of cold meats.
CHABLIS
Chardonnay 100%
Our vines on the appellation Chablis spread over 12 hectares, situated at
the heart of the Chablisian vineyard. This wine is aged in stainless steel
tanks so as to respect the typicity of the appellation. Our Chablis are characterised
by their freshness, power and tenacity.
Their
bouquet displays a dominance of mineral notes, which are often associated
with delicate touches of citrus fruit (lemon and grapefruit).
This
wine can be enjoyed within 2 years, an excellent match for seafood or fish.
CHABLIS, vieille vigneChardonnay 100%
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The
grape grows in a vineyard of 1 hectare under the appellation Chablis, which
is over 45 years of age and extremely well exposed to the sun. The winemaking
of this vintage highlights the full character of the terroir. 25% of this
wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels with regular "batonnage" over 10
months. The remaining 75% is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks on
fine lees over the same time period.
The
final blend offers a rich, full-bodied wine whose delicate bouquet occasionally
denotes hints of honeysuckle. This wine can be kept for 3 to 4 years before
drinking. Ideal with fish and grilled poultry. |
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NB:
with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
CHABLIS 1er CRU, Les Lys
Chardonnay 100%
This
" historical " premier cru belonged to the Crown several centuries
ago; which explains its name: Lys (the Lyli flower was the symbol of the
monarchy in France).
The premier
cru Les Lys is situated between Chablis and Milly, near Les Vaillons.
Planted
by Bernard in the sixties, this plot used to be blended with the cuvée
of Vaillons. We now vinify Les Lys separately.
This premier
cru is characterized by its aromatic richness, and its fineness on the mouth.
Fruity and rich, the wine can be appreciated alone or to accompany, for
example, fish cooked in papillotte.
CHABLIS 1er CRU, Les Vaillons
Chardonnay 100%
Premier Cru Les Vaillons joins together several named plots of the Chablis
region; some of our vineyards are located in the named plot Les Vaillons,
and others in Les Lys.
In this 1er
cru, young and old vines are blended. The young vines were planted with a
selection of the best clones of Chardonnay, resulting in wine that embodies
freshness and floral hints.
The wine produced from the old vines is characterised by its structure and
finesse. The final blend is a finely balanced, elegant, and harmonious wine.
To
drink within 4 years with fish "en papillote" or white meat.
CHABLIS 1er CRU, Côte de Lechet
Chardonnay 100%
We cultivate 8 hectares of this Premier Cru located on the slopes of the village
Milly and on the right backs of the river Serein. We are the biggest owners
of this cru.
When
some of the plots were planted, we found impressive fossils of Exogyra virgula
that had been perfectly preserved. The remarkable stony and sunny soil is
captured in this powerful and complex wine. It flourishes with age and expresses
mineral aromas reminiscent of gunflint. The Côte de Lechet is indeed
one of the Premiers Crus of the Chablisian vineyard with the most exceptional
ageing potential.
To
serve with fish or poultry, with white butter or cream sauces.
CHABLIS 1er CRU Côte de Lechet, RESERVE
Old vines aged in oak barrels
Chardonnay 100%
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The
grapes come from one of our oldest vineyards, planted in 1955 by Bernard Defaix
and exceptionally well
exposed to the sun (S-SE).
This
“cuvée” is partially fermented in oak barrels. Half of the
wine is fermented in barrels and remains for 12 months on fine lees with regular
"batonnage". After tasting, this wine aged in barrels is blended with the
same“cuvée” that has been aged in stainless steel tanks.
The final blend is bottled 18 months after the harvest. This “cuvée”
Reserve conveys all of the Côte de Lechet's power. The bouquet marries
floral elegance with the mineral intensity of the terroir. The palette is
characterised by roundness, plenitude, richness and length. Excellent when
served with salmon or other fish delicacies. |
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NB:
with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
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BOURGOGNE ROUGE, Pinot noir
This red Burgundy, selected in the vineyard of Auxerre ( 15 km from Chablis)
comes exclusively from the variety Pinot noir. Maturing
occurs in 2 to 3 year old barrels -and not in new ones- to respect the freshness
of the wine. It is bottled without filtration in order to preserve its typicity
and its character. This can explain the presence of a small deposit in the
bottles.
Red fruits
flavors can be found, typical of Pinot noir, in this fine wine with a lot
of character. It goes perfectly with delicatessen and white or red meat with
a light sauce. To serve at ambient temperature.
CHABLIS 1er CRU Fourchaume
Chardonnay 100%
Spread over
115 ha, the Fourchaume is the biggest first cru of Chablis. Situated on the
left of the Grands Crus, he has an excellent exposure South/South-East and
is generally ripe among the firsts.
The wine is vinified on oak barrels of 1 to 5 wines with regular "batonnage".
Doing so, we move the lees and enrich the wine without letting the woody aromas
get the upper hand. As for the Chablis Grand Cru Bougros, the vinification
is achieved in our old arched cellar in the center of the village. After 12
months ageing, the wine is bottled with a light filtration. At
the same time supple, powerful and very delicate, this wine shows aromas of
fruit and a great minerality on finish in the mouth. To serve at 13°C
with roasted langoustines for example.
CHABLIS GRAND CRU, Bougros
Chardonnay 100%
This grand cru is situated on the west/south-west extremity of the seven grands
crus of Chablis. Our cuvée of Bougros comes from a vine located on
the top of the slope, so the exposure to the sun is excellent. The vinification
is achieved in an old arched cellar in the center of our village, Milly. The
first wines of our grand father were already vinified there. The wine is fermented
and aged in oak barrels with regular "batonnage". The coolness of
the cellar exempts us from a cold stabilisation process: the precipitation
of tartar crystals takes place naturally during winter. Then the wine is bottled
without filtration after 15 months ageing.
Very pleasant
with flavours of flowers, honeysuckle in particular, and mineral notes, it
is also full in the mouth with good length. To serve at 13°C with steamed
turbot and asparagus for example.
CHABLIS GRAND CRU, Vaudésir
Chardonnay 100%
Located between Valmur and Preuses, next to Grenouilles, the grand cru Vaudésir
spreads over almost 15 hectares . Vaudesir is characterized by a more sloping
land, a less calcareous and a bit lighter soil than the other grands crus.
The vinification and ageing are carried on as for the Bougros. Round, fat
and seducing, Vaudesir has also a great fineness.
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RULLY 1er CRU, Mont-Palais Blanc
Chardonnay 100%
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The vineyard of Rully is located in the south of cote de Beaune on clayey-chalky
soils. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels during 12 months in our
old arched cellar. Then the wine is bottled after a light filtration.
A gold
colour. Aromas of peach and apricot on both nose and palate. This wine is
delicate and perfumed with a rich and pleasant final.
To serve at 12°C
with fish or shellfish. |
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NB:
with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
RULLY 1er CRU, Cloux Blanc
Chardonnay 100%
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The area Cloux is located just on top of the Chapitre on clay-limestone soils
more and more clear as you rise on the slope. As for the Mont Palais,
the wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels during 12 months in our old
arched cellar. Then the wine is bottled after a light filtration.
This fine and fruity
wine also shows mineral notes and a great ctructure on the mouth.
To serve at 12°
with Comté or goat cheese. |
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NB:
with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
RULLY 1er CRU, Rabourcé Blanc
Chardonnay 100%
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The appellation Rabourcé is located just on top of Cloux on the most
sloping part of hillside. Here, the soils are mostly composed of white clay.
The strong reflection favors the maturation process and this plot is always
the first to be ripe.
As for the Mont Palais and the Cloux, the
wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels during 12 months in our old arched
cellar. Then the wine is bottled after a light filtration.
The Rabourcé is characterized by its richness on the mouth and its
strength that give a great length.
To serve at 12° for an aperitif. |
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with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
RULLY 1er CRU, Préaux Rouge
Pinot Noir 100%
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The yield is controled by disbuddings and green harvest in order to produce
a fine and expressive wine.
We also make a severe sorting in the cellar.
The fermentation lasts during 15 days with daily pumping-over and punching
of the cap. Then the wine is aged in oak barrels (1/3 are new) during 15 months.
A very light filtration is made before bottling so a light sediment may deposit.
A
deep and ruby colour. A fruity nose with cherry and raspberry. The mouth is
silky with a great length.
Very representative of a Pinot noir from Burgundy, this wine is all fineness
and elegance. To serve at ambient temperature.
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NB:
with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
RULLY 1er CRU, Clos du Chapitre Rouge
Pinot Noir 100%
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The Clos du Chapitre is a monopoly, located on the appellation Chapitre and
entirely
closed with a stone wall. This plot of more than 1 hectare is
located just behind the family house.
As for the Préaux, the
yield is controled by a severe pruning, disbuddings and green harvest if necessary.
Here also, with the sorting we only keep the most beautiful clusters.
The
fermentation lasts between 2 and 3 weeks with daily pumping-over and punching
of the cap. Then the wine is aged in oak barrels (50% are new) during 15 months.
A
very light filtration is made before bottling so a light sediment may deposit.
Fine,
elegant and structured, the Clos du Chapitre shows the very burgundian style
of Pinot noir. The structure of this wine gives him a very good potential
for ageing. |
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NB:
with this labelling, the legal mentions are on the back label which makes
it necessary
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