Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2019

CHABLIS VIEILLES VIGNES
Appellation Chablis Controlée
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Lavantureux Fréres is a family winery with twenty hectares of vineyards in the small village of Lignorelles. The cardinal principle that is followed is the "Viticulture Intégrée" in the vineyards: no weeding and pesticides but only the natural covering of the soil or plowing. In the cellar they try to accompany the wine, not to guide it. Thermoregulation is used purely to carry out the vinification in order to obtain all the finesse and complexity of the fruits. The refinement takes place in stainless steel or French oak depending on each cuvée and also on the characteristics of each vintage. Chablis Vieilles Vignes comes from three plots with vines over 50 years old, which reveal the privilege of age: refinement and character. The three plots that make up this Chablis Vieilles Vignes are all located in Lignorelles. The vines are trained with the double guyot system. The yield is naturally quite low, which is why the wines always have a great aromatic richness. Refinement lasts an average of 1 year: 60% in steel, to preserve the intensity of the aromas, and 40% in wood for 3-4 years. The assembly allows to find the balance between the natural richness and minerality of the wine. The nose develops ripe fruit, due to the concentration of the grapes harvested. These aromas are found in the mouth, which then leaves room for an intense and mineral finish. This wine goes perfectly with lobsters, shellfish and fish dishes of great flavor in general. Also very pleasant as an accompaniment to grilled and roasted meat dishes. This Chablis Vieilles Vignes has an important longevity and can be enjoyed even after 15 years in the bottle.