2022
Chablis France

Chardonnay
SKU: DPCHCH2276

Vivacous lighter more refreshing wines may be sparkling, white or rosé, and also may be sweet or dry. However, all are on the brighter and tangier end of the flavor spectrum and will never feature oaky flavors.

FOOD PAIRING: Flattering with almost EVERYTHING, but best for RAW & COLD FOODS, LOW-FAT FOODS & SPICY FOODS.

$58
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$46.40 Member Price*
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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: 

Beautiful pale gold.

Aroma: 

The nose is intense with notes of apricot and white flowers.

Palate: 

The palate is rich and dense, with aromas of citrus fruit and apricot jam. The finish is round and reveals a soft minerality.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

In the secondary era, the sea covered the Chablis region, forming particularly rich limestone sediments in its depths. At the end of the Jurassic period, the upheaval of the planet caused the seas to disappear. This soil is then particular and produces the most remarkable wines: a limestone made of millions of small fossils, shells, small oysters very recognizable. The ice age that followed carved the valleys in the sedimentary layers, forming the present Chablisian relief. This geological stage bears the name of kimmeridgian given by a small village in the South of England which is in the same situation.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Chablis, France
  • Varietal: 100% Chardonnay (Chablis)
  • Aging potential: 4 - 5 years
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
a creamy fish dish and all cooked white meats
Cheese & Nuts:
Light Cheddar
Fruits & Vegetables:
Apple & Goat Cheese Walnut Salad
Sauces:
Cream of Mushroom