Domaine De La Motte Chablis Vielles Vignes

Low yielding vines grow on north facing kimmeridgian and chalky clay soils surrounding the village of Beine. From here Bernard selects parcels from vines approaching a minimum age of 50 years for his Chabils Vieilles Vignes. Grapes are hand-harvested. After a short cold maceration and gentle pneumatic pressing, the wine is racked and fermented in stainless steel for 15 days at 21ºC. Around 15% is fermented in large (600l) oak barrels for 15 days and remains in oak for 8-12 months - the rest in stainless steel. The malolactic fermentation last up to 5 weeks.

Tasting notes

With wonderful aromas of baked apple, the age of the vines has has added complexity, richness and depth of flavour. The palate remains nervy and fresh to the finish. This is a textured and full flavoured expression of Chablis.