2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu
Region Mont de Milieu
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation Due South
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels averaging six years old for 40–50% of the blend; small stainless-steel tanks for the remainder
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1 Hour 30 Minutes To 2 Hours, Providing Gentle Separation Of The Solid And Liquid Portions Of The Grapes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 0.55-hectare plot was planted in 1963. Fruit and must are handled by gravity without pumping, followed by very light static settling. Total maturation lasts 14–16 months; 50% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, and maturation finishes in small stainless-steel tanks. The 2023 harvest began in early September during high temperatures and produced generous, healthy fruit.
Tasting Notes Great minerality; fine and powerful; remarkable palate length; with age, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted notes
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu
Region Mont de Milieu
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation Due South
Harvest Dates 31 Aug 2022 (harvest began)
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels averaging six years old for 40–50% of the blend; small stainless-steel tanks for the remainder
Pressing Method Short-Duration Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1 Hour 30 Minutes To 2 Hours, Providing Gentle Separation Of The Solid And Liquid Portions Of The Grapes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 0.55-hectare plot was planted in 1963. Fruit and must are handled by gravity without pumping, followed by very light static settling. Total maturation lasts 14–16 months; 50% of the blend spends 5–6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, and maturation finishes in small stainless-steel tanks. At the start of the 2022 harvest, the fruit was healthy, with thick skins, pulpy grapes and good juice yield.
Tasting Notes Great minerality; fine and powerful; remarkable palate length; with age, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted notes
Producer Information
Website
Address
10, rue Jules Rathier, 89800 Chablis, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 86 18 14 37
Owner
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Cellarmaster
Didier Seguier