Domaine Garnier et Fils - Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2023

Keywords : Substance / Minerality / Complexity

The wine : The 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is a plot that is characterized by a full southern exposure, allowing the grapes to benefit from the sun throughout the day. This terroir, combined with skillfully measured aging by Domaine Garnier (70% in demi-muids and 30% in stainless steel tanks), gives this cuvée a delicious texture and a very nice roundness. Notes of butter as well as a light vanilla oakiness can be perceived on the nose as well as on the palate. Nevertheless, we are indeed here 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 : To drink now and keep until 2033

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 estate located within the Chablis and Petit Chablis AOCs. The Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, in fact, come from grapes purchased from partner winegrowers. However, be aware that the selection here is strict and the plots are chosen with great care in order to create exceptional terroir wines ! The aging process is no less subtle, varying between stainless steel tanks, large wooden 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 wines as little as possible. Set off to discover their range of Chablis with great character !