{"product_id":"chanson-chablis-premier-cru-montmains-2023","title":"Chanson Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"76\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1jzns46\"\u003eChanson Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2023 Chablis Premier Cru, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eChanson Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2023 is a crisp, layered Chablis for moments when you're looking for a white Burgundy with tension, precision, and enough depth for serious dishes at the table. The wine gains extra character from the selection of two well-situated plots in Montmains and aging on fine lees in the historic Bastion of the house. Montmains falls within Chablis Premier Cru. What is a Chablis Premier Cru? It is Chablis originating from climats officially recognized as Premier Cru, a higher appellation category, just below Grand Cru. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"735\" data-section-id=\"14jexaw\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"760\"\u003eThis wine originates from a terroir where soil, exposure, and location are immediately palpable in its style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"905\" data-section-id=\"8wsgen\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmains is located south of the commune of Chablis, in the northern part of Burgundy. Within Chablis, this is considered one of the more renowned Premier Crus, and for this wine, two particularly well-situated plots have been selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1194\" data-section-id=\"racbvy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The subsoil is Kimmeridgian, the classic soil of Chablis. In this region, it revolves around a unique calcareous marine origin strongly associated with the pure, elegant style of the region. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1479\" data-section-id=\"16m61fl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards for this bottling have an eastern exposure. This early morning sun helps maintain a beautiful balance of freshness and ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1678\" data-section-id=\"1ksuu9m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003eRegional Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chablis is cooler than the rest of Burgundy and owes much of its crisp linearity and pure profile to this. It is precisely this combination of northern location and Kimmeridgian subsoil that makes Chablis Premier Cru so recognizable. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1972\" data-section-id=\"1nispz6\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2155\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eThe cellar approach here is precise and terroir-driven, with great attention to tension, texture, and aromatic definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2968\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2157\" data-section-id=\"5bkyzv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are carefully selected. In 2023, the harvest at Chanson ran from September 5th to September 16th, after a warm end to August had beautifully initiated ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2409\" data-section-id=\"9v3xo2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation takes 15–20 days in vats at a low temperature of 16 °C. This helps to tightly retain freshness and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2968\" data-start=\"2620\" data-section-id=\"1a1fjv6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afterward, the wine ages for 11 months on fine lees in 228-liter French oak barrels, of which 20% are new and the rest are between 1 and 6 years old. This aging in the 15th-century Bastion adds extra texture and depth, while the influence of the wood remains refined and the minerality is preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2970\" data-section-id=\"9tra1w\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"2995\"\u003eHere, everything revolves around one grape that shows its most precise and mineral-toned face in Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"3139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"3139\" data-section-id=\"fjnc81\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3188\" data-start=\"3141\"\u003eChardonnay – Chablis Premier Cru Montmains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay forms the complete basis here, giving the wine its combination of citrus, structure, tension, and length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3378\" data-start=\"3347\" data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3787\" data-start=\"3380\"\u003eClear golden yellow in the glass, with a fresh nose of citrus, green apple, and a saline hint of iodine. On the palate, this Premier Cru is taut and dense, with a lively acidity, good concentration, and a clear mineral tension. The finish lingers long and keeps the overall impression precise, fresh, and refined. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4289\" data-start=\"3789\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3958\" data-start=\"3789\" data-section-id=\"14eavnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3814\" data-start=\"3791\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–13 °C works best here, as this range preserves the tension and citrus freshness while allowing enough room for texture and length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4289\" data-start=\"3959\" data-section-id=\"5wcd4p\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3975\" data-start=\"3961\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scallops, turbot, poularde in creamy sauce, pâté chaud, and goat cheese pair beautifully with this wine, as it has enough freshness to uplift creaminess and at the same time offers sufficient structure for refined, rich dishes. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4305\" data-start=\"4291\" data-section-id=\"om3m1d\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4474\" data-start=\"4307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4474\" data-start=\"4307\" data-section-id=\"g5m9pw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4333\" data-start=\"4309\"\u003e4.1 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent score that shows this wine is highly appreciated by a broad audience. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4507\" data-start=\"4476\" data-section-id=\"134kdd6\"\u003eMore information about Chanson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4998\" data-start=\"4509\"\u003eDomaine Chanson is among the historical names of Burgundy, dating back to 1750. The house built its reputation around precision, balance, and the pure expression of Burgundy's various climats, with a style that consciously combines tradition and modern accuracy. Since 1999, Chanson has been part of the Bollinger Group, while the focus on great Burgundy terroirs and refined élevage has remained central.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775883579471,"sku":"9654","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Chanson_Chablis_Premier_Cru_Montmains_2023.webp?v=1776147361","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/chanson-chablis-premier-cru-montmains-2023","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}