Domaine De Oliveira Lecestre Petit Chablis
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Petit Chablis comes from the Portlandian limestone plateau just above the Grand Cru vineyards outside the town of Chablis.
- The De Oliveira family has some of the best parcels, which border directly on the Grand Cru Les Clos.
- The vine age is 18 years.
- Lively and light wine with a good attack which continues with a pleasant roundness.
- Drink now or cellar 2 to 3 years.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: Traditional low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 6-12 months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes: Fine and intense nose with aromas of white flowers (hawthorn) and citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit) on a mineral background (flint, gunflint).
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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.