Chablis 1er Cru Montée De Tonnerre

2020 Chablis Chardonnay

The Charles Van Canneyt Chablis 1er Cru Montée De Tonnerre is a delightful white wine crafted from Chardonnay grapes in the renowned region of Chablis. With a 2020 vintage, this wine showcases the pure essence of its terroir with bright acidity, medium body, moderate fruit intensity, and a refreshing dryness. The wine embodies the elegant characteristics typical of Chardonnay from Chablis, offering crisp and vibrant flavors that captivate the palate.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Mineral

White Flowers

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Poached Fish, Scallops, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Chablis

Chablis, located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, France, is one of the most renowned winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning rolling hills and lush valleys, Chablis' vineyards cover a unique array of terroir. The cool, crisp climate plays a major role in shaping Chablis' vineyards, with its limestone-rich soils and chilly air allowing grapes to ripen slowly but fully. This cool climate is ideal for the Chardonnay grape, which thrives in these conditions, producing wines with remarkable acidity and minerality. Vineyards closest to the riverbanks benefit from the most temperate conditions, yielding the most delicate and refined wines, while further inland, the slightly warmer areas produce wines with greater depth and intensity. This diversity of conditions allows Chablis to produce a range of wine styles, all characterized by their distinct freshness and purity.

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