Domaine Berthelemot St Aubin 1er Cru ‘Dents de Chien’ 2018
A stunning first vintage from Domaine Berthelemot's new vineyard acqusitions.
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13%
Size: 75cl
Dietary & Environmental: Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable
Production
Hand harvested Chardonnay from vines planted in 1990. The parcel is just over a third of a hectare with limestone soil and marl peppered with sharp stones, the 'dents de chien'. Fermented in oak barrels, 25% new, the malo follows naturally in the spring and the wine stays on its lees until bottling in June. The 2018 vintage gave ideal growing conditions, with a cold winter followed by warm spring with just enough rain, leading into a hot and dry summer.
Tasting Notes
Reflecting the warmth of the 2019 vintage, this is already approachable and complete with forward ripe fruit and a complex, full palate balanced with some saline freshness on the finish.
Food Match
Free-range roast chicken, turbot in a cream sauce