About Louis Michel
About

2013 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vieilles Vignes
Louis Michel
This parcel was planted in 1954, and 2005 marked its 51st birthday... With its exceptional location, with vertical roots plunging deep into the ground, its yield is slowing reducing year after year. It is therefore matured separately in the same way as a Grand Cru and can be labelled "Vielles Vignes".
Terroir
Kimmeridgian. Left Bank. This parcel is located on the top of the slopes, with clay loam on the surface and plenty of limestone.
Grape
100% Chardonnay.
Age of the vine
51 years.
Vinification
With no added yeast, long fermentation using natural yeast, in temperature-regulated tank. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Maturing
On fine lees, only in stainless steel tanks, with as little manipulation as possible, during 16 months minimum. Long stabilisation at moderated low temperatures. Fining if necessary using bentonite. One light filtration is performed before bottling.
August, 2014
Vinous Media
91-93 points
The 2013 Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vignes emerges from a parcel of vines at the top of the hill. Here all the flavors and nuances are turned up a few notches. The fruit is more intense, but so is the minerality. Lemon peel, sage and mint all flesh out in this gorgeous, highly promising wine. The richness and pure intensity of the fruit temper some of the austerity that is typical of this site.
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