Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2020 - Domaine Roland Lavantureux

Wine description

It comes from Chardonnay grapes, the vines are between 25 and 30 years old, cut into double guyot. 13 Ha of Chablis in the municipalities of Lignorelles, Beine and Ligny le Chatel. The thermoregulation allows to carry out low temperature fermentations in order to develop all the aromas. For this harvest the breeding was made with 80% stainless steel to preserve the freshness and minerality of the wine and 20% in old barrels (from 4 to 15 years) to bring structure and balance to the wine.

Climate

After a particularly short winter, the months of February and March are almost spring, dry, with even a record of heat for the season on February 27, favoring the awakening and early development of the vines. On April 5th there is a first morning frost followed by four others until May 7th. Winegrowers run for cover by lighting fires to protect the vines. The summer of 2019 is one of the hottest known with two heat waves: one in late June and the other in late July. In some places it will exceed 40 ° C. Fortunately, the month of August brings rains that allow nature to regenerate. The climate is cool at the beginning of September to warm up as the harvest approaches, which begins in the middle of the month.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow color. The bouquet is complex and intense, with floral and fruity aromas, hints of flint and spices. On the palate it has good structure, rich and deep aromas, combined with freshness and final persistence. Closes on decidedly mineral notes.

Aging capacity

Chablis with good capacity for evolution

Small tips

Taste it at a temperature of 12 ° C to combine with lobster, lobster or fish sauce but also with grilled meats.