2022 Christophe et Fils Chablis Vieilles Vignes
$38.00
This is a dynamic bottling that rivals any under-$50 White Burgundy on the market.
Vineyard Area: From two steep, separate parcels facing west and north, in the commune of Fontenay-prés-Chablis planted in 1959 by Christophe’s grandfather
Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone
Altitude: 500 feet
Vinification: Manual harvest, fermented with wild yeasts in mostly stainless steel and a smaller portion in 228-liter oak barrels of previous wines, with full malolactic fermentation and possible battonage depending on the vintage.
Vineyard Area: From two steep, separate parcels facing west and north, in the commune of Fontenay-prés-Chablis planted in 1959 by Christophe’s grandfather
Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone
Altitude: 500 feet
Vinification: Manual harvest, fermented with wild yeasts in mostly stainless steel and a smaller portion in 228-liter oak barrels of previous wines, with full malolactic fermentation and possible battonage depending on the vintage.