2021
Chablis Premier Cru

Chardonnay
SKU: DPCHMM2172

Voluptuous whites are richer in texture, thanks to riper fruit. Most are dry wines that feature the added flavor complexity of new oak barrel use, but a handful are lusciously-sweet late-harvested dessert wines.

FOOD PAIRING: Ideally suited to richer dishes and cooked foods, like GRILLED OR FRIED SEAFOOD, POULTRY & WHITE MEATS, plus dishes featuring BUTTER, ONIONS or NUTS.

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Description

Vine cultivation has been practiced for 3 generations The exploitation was basically a polyculture shared between livestock, cereals and vines which, at the time, were intended for the family's personal consumption The breeding and the cereals disappeared at the same time as the expansion of the profitability of Chablis wines Mr Pagnier operates 15 ha of Chardonnay in the communes of Béru and Fleys and vinifies Chablis, Chablis 1 er Cru Mont de Milieu, Chablis 1 er Cru Fourneaux and Chablis 1 er Cru Vaucoupins Its parcels benefit from thin soils based on Kimmeridgian hard limestone, allowing ideal water circulation for the production of quality grapes. He practices a reasoned viticulture where he emphasizes the working of the soil and the reduction of phytosanitary inputs In order to be reactive and to optimise its harvest dates, it has 2 pneumatic presses and 9 thermo regulated stainless steel vats The Chablis of Domaine Pagnier are always very powerful, concentrated and typical with a balanced acidity and roundness allowing the wine to mature and age very well.

Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to AL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, OH, SD, VA or WV

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

Pale gold in colour with sometimes green hues.

Aroma: 

Aromatically, the Premier Cru is highly complex. Sometimes closed when it's young, it develops in very few years (between 2 3 years) floral or mineral aromas depending on the vintage.

Palate: 

Deep, structured with Persistent and impressive flavors.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Like Chablis appellation, the main bedrock comes from the Jurassic period, or more precisely the Kimmeridgean age The 34 hectares of the Mont de Milieu “ vineyard are located on the right bank of the River Serein in the villages of Fleys and Fyé It enjoys a geographical situation comparable to those of the grand crus and its south/south east aspect guarantee extremely good sunshine

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Chablis, France
  • Varietal: 100% Chardonnay (Chablis)
  • Serving Temprature: Serve from 51° to 56°F.
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Creamy fish dish and all cooked white meats
Cheese & Nuts:
light cheeses
Fruits & Vegetables:
Apple & Goat Cheese Walnut Salad