This year, La Chablisienne, one of France’s most emblematic wineries, celebrates its 90th anniversary. To mark the occasion, it has created an elegant mosaic box, perfect for discovering the 4 levels of the appellation. It is composed as follows Petit Chablis Pas Si Petit 2010, Chablis La Sereine 2010, Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 2010 and last but not least Chablis Grand Cru Château Grenouilles 2010. Intoxicating!
Halfway between Paris and Beaune, Chablis is the golden gateway to winegrowing Burgundy. The 5,000-hectare vineyard, located on either side of the Serein river, extends over 20 villages. La Chablisienne, a group of nearly 300 winegrowers, is present throughout the vineyards and appellations. Over the years and around the world, its white wines, made from the Chardonnay grape, have acquired an extraordinary reputation. The Chablis terroir brings freshness, minerality, finesse and complexity to the wines. Depending on the cuvée, it can be enjoyed young, for one to three years, with a thirst-quenching freshness, or over 3 years for cuvées from old vines of premier and grand crus, which are characterized by greater complexity, minerality and aromatic richness.
The 2010 vintage
In 2010, the weather alternated between hot and cool periods, which disrupted flowering. Weather conditions were then more favorable until August 15. That weekend, between 55 and 80 mm of rain fell, depending on the commune, followed by a month of alternating heat and showers, which favored the development of a noble fungus on the grapes: Botrytis Cynérea. The harvest began on Monday September 20 and ended on September 30 in perfect conditions.
Le Petit Chablis Pas Si Petit 2010
This wine is defined as
Lively and tasty
. It is distinguished by its pale yellow color, but also by its clarity and brilliance. On the nose, it appears as an open wine with dominant citrus notes followed by white fruits reminiscent of mirabelle plum. On aeration, the finish is slightly mentholated. On the palate, this wine is graceful and supple, with a persistent lime flavor that leaves a sensation of freshness.
Le Chablis La Sereine 2010
This wine is
Dense and aromatic
. It is distinguished by its deep yellow color with green highlights. The nose is complex, alternating notes of gingerbread and vanilla with others of citrus, menthol and eucalyptus. On the palate, this wine is reminiscent of ripe yellow peaches, with a fresh, tangy finish.
Le Chablis 1 er Cru Vaulorent 2010
This wine is
Pure and Dense
. Its pale yellow color is clear and luminous. On the palate, the first impression is aniseed, followed by a long finish with notes of honey, a sign of great maturity. This is a perfectly balanced, rich and fresh wine that belongs to the finest terroirs.
Chablis Grand Cru Château Grenouilles 2010
This wine is a
Myth
. The Château Grenouilles estate is an exceptional and unique ensemble in Chablis, a myth that La Chablisienne is heir to. The nose is closed, as the wine is still young, but there are hints of wood and vanilla, followed by notes of white fruit. Powerful and rich on the palate. This is a great wine for patience, requiring a few months, if not years, to express its full potential.
Price: 110 euros
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