Domaine De Oliveira Lecestre Chablis “Les Clos”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Grand Cru Les Clos is known as the King of Chablis.
- The Les Clos vineyard was planted in the 1980’s and has alternating Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils.
- The average vine age is 35 years.
- Drink now or cellar 8 to 10 years.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: Traditional low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 12 months in stainless steel prior to release.
Tasting Notes: Subtle nose, with aromas of dried flowers and ripe white-fleshed fruits, complemented by mineral notes of flint. Characterized by a beautiful structure from the start, it develops delicate aromas of grapefruit, white peaches and pineapple.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Domaine Oliveira Lecestre was established in 1955 by Mr. De Oliveira in Fontenay-près-Chablis, a village in north-central France. True to its name, the community is less than a 10-minute drive from the town of Chablis. The De Oliveira family had emigrated to the Chablis region from Portugal earlier in the 20ht Century.
At age 14, Mr. De Oliveira worked in the vineyards for other growers and the family made a small amount of wine on the side. In 1965, Mr. De Oliveira joined with his brother-in-law, Mr. Lecestre to work for themselves. Today, the estate totals 48 hectares spread across the four Chablis appellations of Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. In 1997, Mr. De Oliveira’s daughter took over the operation and three generations currently manage the estate.