Varietal
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
The nose is very elegant and quite intense, with yellow fruits such as pineapple and mango, as well as a hint of roasted hazelnuts and white flowers.
The palate is fresh and very indulgent, once again offering the juicy flavours of pineapple, the freshness of pink grapefruit and the creaminess of a custard. A very fine energy that lingers long and pleasantly.
Food and wine pairing
A great Chablis wine for a wide variety of pairings! Try it with mushroom risotto, seafood gratin, fish in sauce or roast poultry.
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally at a temperature of around 14°C.(57°F.).
Ageing potential
It can be enjoyed for up to 5 years after its vintage, or even longer if kept in good conditions.
Origin
The grapes for this Cuvée Réserve were selected from two different terroirs, blended and vinified, then matured for two years on the lees to give this great wine its complexity and smoothness.
In this case, 60% of the Chablis grapes come from a gently sloping parcel with a good water reserve on Portlandian colluvium and 40% from another parcel, facing west, on Kimmeridgian limestone.
Known as the "Glory of Chablis", the sacred relics of Saint-Martin were once protected and honoured in the ancient monastery of St-Loup in Chablis. This is also the name of this particularly select and pampered cuvée Réserve.
Vinification and maturing
The grapes for this cuvée Réserve were selected from 2 terroirs particularly well suited to the climatic conditions of this dry, hot vintage. The grapes were pressed slowly, and the juices were slightly settled to retain as much substance as possible. Fermentation took place in stainless steel vats (70%) and in 1- and 2-wine barrels (30%). Regular stirring of the lees in the vat and in the barrels was carried out to add complexity and smoothness, before racking the part in barrel after 10 months of ageing, which continued on the lees in the vat. In all, 2 years of ageing were necessary for this particularly selected and pampered wine.
Vintage : 2020
Sanitary measures were the hallmark of this harvest, but they didn't stop it! Despite the heat and drought that marked the year, quality was high, although yields were down. The acidity was present, a guarantee of wines that can be laid down...
Our winemaker Lucie Depuydt commented after the first tastings:
"The acidity is perfect for our balance. The fermentations are going very well, we've brought in grapes with reasonable sugar levels and the naturally present or selected yeasts seem to like them. Over 95% of the vats have completed their alcoholic fermentation. The Chablis wines have intense aromas of pink grapefruit and pear. The Premier Crus and Grand Crus were aged in oak barrels, with many 450 and 500-litre barrels contributing a great deal to the wine's finesse and elegance. Malolactic fermentation will bring roundness and complexity to our wines.