Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Pale gold colour

Mineral and smoky on the nose, with notes of hazelnut and undergrowth supported by citrus zest.

Highly complex, fresh and unctuous, the palate reveals notes of white fruit, lemon blossom and grilled almonds, with a mineral and saline finish.

Food and wine pairing

Will be the perfect companion to blanquette of veal, scallops or fish cooked with sweet spices.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at 14°C. (57°F.).

Ageing potential

5 years and more in good storage conditions.

Origin

On the left side of the Serein river, nestling between the Bois des Lys and the Broques de Biques, the 37 hectares of the Montmains climat lie on a low-lying hillside. Under the banner of its flag-bearer, "Montmains" includes itself as well as the Climats Butteaux and Forêts. Together, they cover around 118 hectares. This long Climat faces south-east/north-east and benefits from the early morning sun.

Since 1537, several spellings have been used to refer to this Climat ("Montméen", "Montmoyen"). Montmains simply refers to the mountain at an intermediate altitude, between two higher slopes.

The grapes for this cuvée come from a parcel known for its predominantly marly profile, which produces powerful, concentrated wines with a lovely saline note. The vines on this plot are over 50 years old and have been grown organically for over 25 years.

Vinification and maturing

Vinification with a minimum of inputs:
- Long pneumatic pressing,
- Static cold settling of the musts,
- 7 to 10 days of alcoholic fermentation: for 70% in stainless steel vats, at controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C.) to conserve as much fruit as possible. The other part (30%) is placed into 3-4 years old barrels.
- 100% malolactic fermentation,
- Ageing on fine lees for 10 months.

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.