Domaine Garnier et Fils - Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2022

Keywords : Structure / Minerality / Complexity

The wine : The 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is a plot characterized by a full southern exposure, allowing the grapes to soak up the sun throughout the day. This terroir, combined with expertly measured aging by Domaine Garnier (70% in demi-muids and 30% in stainless steel tanks), gives this cuvée a delicious texture and a very indulgent roundness. Notes of butter as well as a light vanilla oakiness can indeed be detected on the nose and palate. Nevertheless, we are indeed in Chablis and the minerality of this great wine is immediately apparent, accompanied by a classy fruitiness evolving towards citrus, green apple, and pear. The finish is saline and lingers for many seconds. A magnificent Premier Cru to open with sauced fish or langoustines!

Volume : 75cl

Type : White wine

Grape variety : 100% Chardonnay

AOC : Chablis 1er Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2032

Serving temperature : 11-13°C

The estate : Located in Ligny-le-Châtel, north of Chablis, the domaine Garnier & Fils is a family estate run by two brothers: Jérôme and Xavier. One in the cellar, the other in the vineyard, the two partners each have their own area of expertise on this 30-hectare vineyard located within the AOC Chablis and Petit Chablis. The Premiers Crus and Grands Crus actually come from grapes purchased from partner winegrowers. However, please note that the selection here is strict and the plots are chosen with great care to create exceptional terroir-driven wines! The aging process is no less subtle, varying between stainless steel tanks, large oak vats, and oak barrels, without ever overpowering the wines. The yeasts used for fermentation are also indigenous, and only a very light filtration is carried out before bottling to impact the cuvées as little as possible. Discover their range of Chablis wines with great character!