CHABLIS
PREMIER CRU
MONT DE MILIEU
Terroir:
Mont de Milieu pronounced “Mont de Miyeux”, spelled “Montmelliant” in 1218, then “Mont de Milieux” in 1398, evokes the particularity of this hill which in the past, had a border that once separated the dukedoms of Bourgogne and Champagne.
This famous Premier Cru benefits from a situation comparable to that of its Grand Cru neighbours – south/southeast exposure. This exposure guarantees a higher than average temperature and longer sunshine, which is a guarantee for quality.
The Vine:
Soil : Kimmeridgian Jurassic.
Average age of the vines : 35 years.
Yield : 58 hl/ha.
Vinification & Ageing :
Vinification : stainless steel tanks between 17° – 21°C.
Ageing : 12 months on lees, with 80% in stainless steel vats and 20% oak barrels.
Wine tips :
Ageing : 4 – 8 years.
Serving Temperature : between 10 – 12°C.
Tasting Note :
This is a mineral and complex wine of a high quality level. It is dry, firm, and austere, – hence, it needs to be aged for a while. When the wine has been aged, it develops more aromas such as candied fruits, vanilla, hazelnuts, toasted bread, with buttery notes, and hints of tobacco.
Food Pairing :
Serving suggestion: seafood, scallops, fish in sauce, white meats, sweetbreads.