Varietal
Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Pale gold in colour with sometimes green hues.
Aromatically, the Premier Cru is highly complex. Sometimes closed when it's young, it develops in very few years (between 2-3 years) floral or mineral aromas depending on the vintage.
Deep, structured with Persistent and impressive aromas.
Food and wine pairing
It can be enjoyed young (2-3 years old) with veal or poultry in sauce, crustaceans and shellfish, grilled fish or fresh cheese.
Serving suggestions
Ideal served at a temperature situated between 12 and 14°C (54-57°F.).
Ageing potential
From 5 to 10 years.
Origin
Like Chablis appellation, the main bedrock comes from the Jurassic epoch, or more precisely the Kimmeridgean age (150 million years ago).
The 34 hectares of the Mont de Milieu “umbrella” vineyard are located on the right bank of the River Serein in the communes of Fleys and Fyé. It enjoys a geographical situation comparable to those of the grand crus and its south/south-east aspect guarantee extremely good sunshine.
The term "Mont de Milieu" corresponds to an ancient separation between Burgundy and Champagne, still symbolized today by the presence of a stone marker erected at the top of this hill.
Vinification and maturing
The juice is delicately extracted by a long pneumatic pressing. That ensure a juice of hight quality thanks to homogeneous extraction, safeguarding grapes integrity. Then it’s settled by natural static clarification. Alcohol fermentation is carried out in a stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C) to preserve the fineness and the freshness. Once, when malolactic fermentation ends, the wine is left to age in oak barrel and on fine lees for 12 months, with lees stirring to bring fullness and complexity to the wine.
Vintage : 2024
The 2024 vintage in Chablis was marked by exceptionally wet weather, with nearly 50% excess rainfall. Flooding began as early as March, followed by spring frosts and hail on May 1st (nearly 2,000 hectares affected), significantly impacting the vineyards. An unstable flowering period, coulure, millerandage, and strong mildew pressure limited yields. Harvest started in late September, revealing considerable variability between parcels, yet the first juices show fine tension, pronounced minerality, and fresh aromas of white fruit and citrus.
Awards
Burgundy Report - Bill Nanson - Mention - February 2026
The World of Fine Wine - Mention - January 2026
Tim Atkin - Burgundy 2024 Special Report - 91/100 - February 2026