Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre Chablis Vieilles Vignes

Tasting Notes

A classic Chablis with aromatic notes of ripe citrus fruit and elegant mineral overtones. Full flavoured with a characteristic saline note through to a cleansing finish.

About

The Chardonnay grapes come from the old estate vines, the 'Vielles Vignes', which are planted in Kimmeridgian soils. The composition of pebbles, limestone and clay date from the Jurassic period and are said to impart the characteristic mineral notes that are renowned in Chablis, along with elegance and finesse.

This famous Kimmeridgian soil, together with the influence of the nearby River Serein and the general Chablis microclimate results in a long ripening period which allows the fruit to gain ripeness while building natural acidity, resulting in beautifully balanced wines.

The grapes were immediately pressed to avoid any oxidation of the juice and traditional vinification techniques were used.

The juice was clarified by static sedimentation which lasted from 12 to 24 hours at 14 and 18°C. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at between 20 to 22°C, to preserve the purity of fruit and characteristics of the terroir. The wine underwent malolactic conversion in order to achieve the perfect balance between fruit and a rounded texture.

Ideal with...

Goats cheese, shellfish, fish grilled and in a light sauce.

We can ship Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre Chablis Vieilles Vignes to all UK mainland addresses.

If you're delivery address is local (Eccleston, and most of the St Helens area) we will deliver on the same day you order. Alternatively, you can choose to collect it from our shop.

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