Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2016

Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2016

HK$ 499.00
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Rare product, out of stock

Burgundy - France
White still

How to serve

Serve at:

12 - 14°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Aged White Wines
Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2016
The rare and legendary Grenouilles is the smallest Chablis Grand Cru. Our plot is located at the top of the slope. It has healthy soil, and is beautifully suited to ploughing. The wines of Grenouilles, which are well worth the wait, offer a blend of power and finesse, and are always full of surprises.

Bouquet

Reveals notes of spring meadow flowers, white fruit, and kiwi.

Flavour

Perfect harmony between aromatic complexity and minerality.

Pairing

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Matured cheese
Poultry
White fish

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Features

Name Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2016
Type White still
Classification AOC Chablis grand cru
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Origin Chablis (France)
Climate South-west exposure, with plenty of sunshine and gentle breezes, tempered by the Serein river. Fairly gentle slope.
Soil composition Kimmeridgian. Moderately deep brown clay soil, with small pebbles that improve its drainage.
Vinification No added yeast, long fermentation using indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Ageing At least 18 months in stainless steel tanks, with the least possible handling. Long moderately cold stabilisation. Fining using bentonite if necessary. The wine is gently filtered once before bottling.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Decanter
93/100 
2016
James Suckling
93/100 
2016
Robert Parker
91/100 
2016
Vinous
92/100 
2016
xtraWine
93/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2019
Hachette
 
2 stars - Premium wine 2015
Hachette
 
1 star - Very popular wine 2010
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2009
Domaine Louis Michel & Fils
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