Domaine Maison Michaut Chablis
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Originally founded in Épineuil, the Estate’s vineyard lies around the small village of Chichée, through which the Serein river flows, making it a terroir recognized for bringing freshness, elegance and distinction to the wines.
- The Chablis region is a limestone plateau cut by valleys. This limestone is called “Kimmeridgian” with alternating marl and limestone and tiny deposits of oysters in the rock.
- Drink within 3 years.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery in neumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at 16°C. The wines are aged on fine lees for 9 months in stainless steel vats.
Tasting Notes: Bright pale yellow in color. Open nose of white fruits with a nice minerality offering complexity. The palate is well-balanced and the finish is lemon flavored and fresh.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Domaine Michaut is located in the village of Chichée in north-central France, halfway between Paris and Dijon. It is owned and managed by Maison François Martenot, situated in Vignoles, a village in eastern France, bordering Beune.
The Maison was founded in 1922 when Lucien Gustave Martenot purchased a 10-hectare estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune, dating to 1859. Through the years, more estates were acquired, including Domaine Michaut. In 2015, the Helfrich Family acquired the estate and merged cutting-edge technology with traditional techniques to produce award-winning wines.