Wine Producer: Calvet

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Production Area: Chablis

Grape Type: Chardonnay

Colour: White

Vineyard: Vineyard: Located in northern Burgundy near Auxerre, the Chablis vineyards are alongside       a small river aptly named: the Serein ("Serene"). The Climat "Beauroy" is located northwest of the     village of Chablis, near the village of Poinchy.

                   Soil: The Chablis region is a limestone plateau cut by valleys. The Premier Crus lie on a stratum dating from the Kimmeridgian (155 million years BC) with alternating marl and limestone and tiny deposits of oysters in the rock, reminiscent of the warm and shallow sea which then covered Burgundy.

Ageing: Ageing continues on total lies between 8 to 16 months with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

Wine - Making Process: Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. Settling, cold storing for 48h. A part of the wine continue its fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel vats and the other part in barrels at low temperature, 16/20° to preserve aromas. Ageing continues on total lies between 8 to 16 months with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity. The two wines are then assembled.

Features: Colour: Light in colour becoming more golden with age.

                  Nose: Lively aromas and minerals, with floral notes.

                  Palate: Minerality prevails in the mouth, with lots of freshness. Very dry with perfect          

                                  finesse, this Chablis Premier Cru is structured with a long finish.

Pairings: Perfect with hot oysters or fish in sauce, but also with white meats in sauce (veal, poultry). Sushi pairs perfectly with its minerality. Goat cheese, Blue cheese and Comté.

Serving Temperature: 8°C - 11°C

Actual Alcoholic Strength by Volume: 13% vol. (varies depending on vintage).

Allergens: Contains sulphites.