{"product_id":"alain-geoffroy-chablis-1er-cru-beauroy-2023","title":"Alain Geoffroy Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy by Alain Geoffroy is a still white wine from Burgundy, made from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes and vinified in stainless steel. To the eye, it appears bright, with a straw yellow colour crossed by subtle greenish highlights. The aromatic profile reveals a mature bouquet, characterised by distinct \u003cstrong\u003efloral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and hints of summer fruit. On the palate, it is full and rounded, able to harmoniously balance the grape's natural freshness with a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to a rich and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the vineyards of the Alain Geoffroy estate, located between the villages of Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne. The vines, aged between thirty and forty-five years, grow on a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, formed during the Jurassic period. This terrain is composed of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous marl and oyster fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a porous structure that encourages deep rooting. Such geology imparts an unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003emineral richness\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine, clearly defining its aromatic expression and flavour structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter manual harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed and the resulting must rests for twenty-four hours in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature. The subsequent alcoholic fermentation continues until winter, followed by a complete \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps to stabilise the acidic components. The process concludes with careful \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for several months. This practice broadens the aromatic spectrum and increases the wine's complexity, while preserving its vibrant organoleptic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1850, the \u003cstrong\u003eAlain Geoffroy\u003c\/strong\u003e estate bears witness to Chablis' winemaking vocation, celebrated with a museum housing over eight thousand period tools. The family's strong connection to tradition has made them pioneers of the appellation. The vineyards stretch between Beine and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, on \u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Jurassic terroir of limestone marl and oyster fossils imparts an unrivalled \u003cstrong\u003emineral richness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alain Geoffroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46350493614251,"sku":"60851","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/alain-geoffroy-chablis-1er-cru-beauroy-2023_60851_1_f059803b-e15c-49f6-87e9-287181ca3fa4.webp?v=1774545570","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/alain-geoffroy-chablis-1er-cru-beauroy-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}