Chablis Grand Cru "Les Preuses"

This Climat's name is said to be derived from the word "perreuse" (stone), which was the name of the ancient Roman stone road that linked Chablis with Maligny, running alongside the base of the modern-day "Preuses" Climat.
The plot is located in the immediate vicinity of our "La Moutonne" monopole. The high planting density of our plot 8,500 vines/ha, encourages competition and results in smaller, very concentrated grapes.

Tasting

The distinguished nose reveals mineral notes typical of the Chablis region’s terroir. The palate offers lovely purity and tautness and boasts a long finish reminiscent of nuts and spices.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with crustaceans (lobster, rock lobster...), or with roasted or stewed poultry and white meats.
Recipe suggestion: lobster Armoricaine

Serving and keeping

Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 10 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 0,25 ha (0.62 acre)
Soil: Kimmeridgian soil containing a high proportion of clay and abundant stones on the surface
Average age of the vine: 17 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: In 500-liter oak barrels aged 1 to 5 years

Ageing

Ageing: In 500-liter oak barrels aged 1 to 5 years during 10 months on fines lees. Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.