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CHABLIS GRAND CRU
VALMUR 2024

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VALMUR

CHABLIS GRAND CRU
VALMUR 2024

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2023   2024  

Varietal

Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Visual: Beautiful yellow gold dress.
Nose: Intense fresh and mineral aromas dominate with notes of citrus zest and lemon verbena.
Palate: A perfect balance between liveness and fat with, in the mouth again,notes of citrus and pastry cream. An elegant finish with a hint of fine smoke.

Food and wine pairing

Excellent with seafood or fish such as salmon and turbot. Also try with white meats in cream sauce.

Serving suggestions

Serving temperature : 12°C/ 14°C.

Ageing potential

5 to 10 years.

Origins

Grand Cru appellation.

Among the seven prestigious climats located in the commune of Chablis, the 11.04 ha of Valmur stretch across a “valley” at the heart of the appellation, running alongside that of Vaudésir as well as Grenouilles and Les Clos. Its location, offering subtle variations of exposition and altitude, enable more varied wines to be produced here than in the other vineyards. 

Vinification and maturing

Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts and in fine-grained barrels of selected origin for a part of the cuvee (10%).
The barrel-fermented wine was stirred weekly while the tank-fermented wine was stirred twice a month.

Vintage : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, including excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to high disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of winegrowers. Episodes of frost and hail also caused substantial damage, especially in regions such as Chablis and the Auxerrois.

Yields were heavily impacted, with losses reaching up to 70% in certain areas. The Côte Chalonnaise proved more resilient, recording more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, reminiscent of the difficult 2021 harvest.

The late harvest required rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the harvested grapes reached excellent ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages like 2010. The whites, characterized by their elegance, are reminiscent of the 2022 vintage.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines with concentrated aromas and fine structure. This vintage, though quantitatively limited, is shaping up to be a qualitative success.


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