Wine type :

Appellation : CHABLIS - Cuvée Saint Jacques

Vintage : 2007

Characteristics :

Grape variety : Chardonnay

Terroir : Kimmeridgien (limestone made up of a conglomerate of Exogyra virgula oyster fossils)

Aspect : Slopes facing directly South

Particularity : The grapes for this wine come from a plot of 35 year-old vines. We aim for a yield of 45 Hectolitres per hectare in order to obtain greater concentration in the grapes and improved maturity.

Tasting notes :

Visual : Pale golden robe.

Nose : A typical first nose with fine minerality. Powerful dry fruit and honey aromas ending on a citrus fruit note.

Palate : Firm mouthfeel. Ripe fruits aromas will reveal apricot and hazelnuts notes. A long finish with a discreet spiced note and a fine minerality at the end.

Practical guidelines :

Food/wine matches : This wine will make a marvellous partner for scallop-shell and crayfish. It will be appreciate with white meat (veal and poultry) or sweet and salty dishes.

Alcohol by volume : 12,5 % alc/vol

Present and future : Still offering youth aromas, this wine may be kept 8 years.

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