Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
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2007 as opposed to 2005, when it was easy to grow ripe grapes, 2007 was an early-maturing year that called for a great deal of meticulous work in the vineyard.
It was necessary to be vigilant on all fronts in 2007, and those growers who did not keep close watch over their vines and correctly practise leaf thinning encountered difficulties. In May, vine growth was a month ahead of average but, by September, there was a major discrepancy between ripeness in the red and white grapes. Pinot Noir was fully ready to pick in late August, whereas Chardonnay needed more time. This was a "year of the winemaker", where making the right decisions was of paramount importance.
The red wines are delicious, with silky tannin.Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay on a 0.13 hectare plot
Terroir
Located on the top of the slope, facing due east with meagre, stony soil and white marl outcrops
Vinification & Ageing
The grapes are handpicked into small crates and the whole bunches are then pressed in a pneumatic winepress. The juice was cold settled after pressing for 12-14 hours under temperature-controlled conditions. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing take place 100% in oak barrels with bâtonnage (lees stirring).
100% malolactic fermentation
Duration of ageing: 19 monthsTasting Notes
Tasted in November 2009
COLOUR: Golden with silver-grey highlights
NOSE: Elegant, refined and etherreal with pleasant toasty aromas and hints of spice and aniseed
PALATE: Fresh, elegant and subtle with a taste reminiscent of aniseed
Generous, polished aftertaste
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