Chablis Grand Cru "Moutonne" - Monopole
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Situation
Chablis
Level
AOC Grand cru
Grape variety
Chardonnay
“La Moutonne” is a vineyard nestled in a natural amphitheatre at the heart of the Grand Cru sector of the historic age-old Chablis wine country. Its shape and ideal location make it a natural solar receptor. Sitting 95% in “Vaudésir” and 5% in “Les Preuses” (formerly owned by the Pontigny monks), “La Moutonne” is a monopole meaning Domaine Long-Depaquit is the sole owner. With its south/south-eastern exposure and a steep slope of almost 40%, this vineyard is protected from north winds.
Tasting
The nose is evocative of fleshy fruit (peach, nectarine) with discreet citrus and floral notes (jasmine, violet). Full-bodied and generous on the palate with very distinct marly minerality due to the micro-terroir. Immensely fresh, light, and supple with hints of oak and exceptional length.
Food/wine pairing
"La Moutonne" Grand Cru is the perfect match for the noblest fish or shellfish, lightly pan-fried or in a cream sauce. If enjoyed when aged, this Grand Cru is a fine accompaniment for farm-raised chicken in cream sauce.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 10 and 12°C (50°F - 53°F).
This exceptional Grand Cru may be cellared for approximately 15 years.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 2.35 ha (5.8 acre) plot
Soil: Calcareous and Kimmeridgian clay
Average age of the vine: 46 years
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: In stainless steel vats (75%) ; In 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels (25%)
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 25%, and final ageing in stainless steel vats (100%)
Ageing time: 10 months in oak barrels ; Final ageing in stainless steel vats 6 months, on fine lees
Spirito diVino Asia (August-September 2015)
2012 vintage: The ten best wines of Vinexpo. (90/100)
Download PDFDecanter December 2018 - February 2019 (By Tim Atkin MW)
Vintage Preview: Burgundy 2017 (96/100)
Download PDFJames Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 95/100
Download PDFBurgundy Report by Bill Nanson (January 2020)
A great and rather classical selection of Chablis
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