2015 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent

Louis Michel

France / Chablis / Louis Michel

Chablis' Fourchaume vineyard is spread over 3km, with another small area in the valley where the grands crus are found. It is here, in the small enclave of Vaulorent, that Louis Michel has just under one acre of vines which the family planted in 1963. Relatively deep Kimmeridgian soils with limestone pebbles enclosed in clay-textured marl with marine fossils. Relatively deep soil.

October, 2016

Allen Meadows

Burghound

89-92 points

This is both riper and more floral with a mix of white orchard fruit and citrus elements. There is a succulent and very round quality to the delicious and attractively textured flavors that exude a discernible minerality on the slightly more complex, drier and longer finale.

January, 2017

Richard Hemming MW

jancisrobinson.com

17/20

Green citrus, white flowers, bright acidic definition on the finish. Attractive leesy character on the nose.

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About Louis Michel

The Michel family have been cultivating their passion for tradition and the Chablis terroir since 1850. The winery is situated in the heart of the village, with the 25-hectare vineyard spread over the very first slopes that were discovered by Cistercian monks in the 11th century. Forty years ago, the family decided to stop making the wine in wooden barrels, preferring to create clean, pure and precise Chablis without adding artificial woody tastes. Through this philosophy, combined with the limited yields inspired by organic winegrowing techniques, the domaine has developed a worldwide reputation for fine winemaking in stainless steel tanks. Today it’s Guillaume Michel who upholds the family tradition and further its reputation.

About

Guillaume Michel is the sixth-generation representative of a family which has been making wine since 1850. He was recently handed the reins by his uncle Jean-Loup Michel. Their philosophy is to impart as little interference as possible, with the two principal ambitions being to respect the environment and to reflect the terroir in their wines.