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2012 Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles
Louis Michel
Located on top of the most well-renowned hillside of the Chablis Grand Crus, and planted in 1958, our parcel of 50 ares (1.2 acres) produces a complex and powerful wine.
Terroir:
Kimmeridgian. Limestone pebbles encased in a clay texture, marl with oyster fossils. Relatively deep soil.
Grape & Vine:
100% Chardonnay. Vines aged about 55 years.
Vinification:
Long fermentation using natural yeast, in temperature-regulated tank. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Maturation:
On fine lees for at least 16 months, only in stainless steel tanks and with as little manipulation as possible. Long stabilisation at controlled, low temperatures. Fining if necessary using bentonite. One light filtration is performed before bottling at the winery.
July, 2014
Vinous Media
92 points
Captivating aromas of peach, lemon, lime and flowers strike me as more Cote de Beaune than Chablis in style. Densely packed, rich and fine-grained, with good citrus cut lifting the intense stone fruit and citrus flavors. Finishes dense and very long, in need of several years of bottle aging.
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