Varietal
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Pale gold color with green highlights.
Intense notes on the nose, on tangerine and white flowers.
A pure expression of fruit, concentrated and precise on the palate with notes of peaches and pear in particular, on a generous structure and a long finish, mineral and chalky, well rooted in its land.
Food and wine pairing
Serve as an aperitif, with oysters and fish tapas. Will also be a good companion to all fish, poultry and white meats, grilled or in creamy sauce.
Serving suggestions
Serve at a temperature of around 12-13°C. (53-57°F.).
Ageing potential
This wine can be enjoyed today or kept in the cellar for the next 3 years.
Origin
The Petit Chablis area of appellation covers 1,230 ha of which approximately 1,000 ha are currently under vine.
The vines grow on Portlandian limestone plateaus, with clay from the Tertiary Era.
The Chardonnay grapes at the origin of this cuvée come from vines cultivated in organic farming on the plateaux of Chapelle Vaupelteigne to the northwest of Chablis.
Hugues de Montaigu, Bishop of Auxerre, was one of the pioneers of the Cistercian tradition in Chablis. At that time, the monks were already working on the creation of their white vin de garde, synonymous with high quality. Their heritage is reflected in every wine in our MONTAIGU collection.
Vinification and maturing
- Fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel vats under the control of temperatures (20°C./68°F.) to preserve a maximum of fruit.
- Start of malolactic fermentation 10 days after the end of alcoholic fermentation with end of malolactic fermentation at the end of November.
- Long aging (more than 12 months) on the lees in 400L barrels already used for several vintages.
Vintage : 2022
In spite of the harsh spring frosts, the vines recovered very well and the grapes emerged in abundance. The lack of water was very troubling but a few showers on 15 August triggered the ripening process. The harvest was running from 1 September to 22 September. The vines' condition was ideal. Only a few scorch marks were visible following the hot weather. A very good harvest, in terms of quality and quantity, for all the Chablis appellations, with very interesting balances.