Chablis Grand Crû Les Clos 2003

Minerally, sophisticated, complete. Pleanty of vigour, structure and depth. A truly magnificent Chablis Grand Crû from this outstanding Domaine. Produced in a very hot year with small yields. Plenty of vigour, structure and depth.

Grape varieties: Chardonnay;

£35.80

Datasheet color: country: France region: Chablis soil: climate: vintage: 2003

Domaine des Malandes

The Domaine des Malandes was so named in 1986. Lyne and Jean-Bernard Marchive are the winegrowers of this family sized wine farm. The domaine originates from the work of several generations of Tremblays (Lyne Marchive`s family), locals from a village called ``La Chapelle Vaupelteigne``, one of the twenty villages that make up the Chablis wine region. The vines and Vinification In wine-making, Domaine des Malandes` main objective consists of leaving a maximum of possibilities for the soil to express itself. Chablis has the good fortune of a unique type of soil called Kimmeridgian which confers to its wine mineral and vivid tastes. Constantly during the vegetative period, the Domaine des Malandes` team controls the vine`s foliage and fruit, using integrated pest management. So when harvest time arrives, the grapes reach optimal maturity and quality. In the cellar, a lot of care is taken of vinification. Jean-Bernard Marchive`s interventions as a wine-maker do not mark [continues...]

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£12.95

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£8.90