Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2023
Henri CostalThis is classic Chablis: precise, pure and driven. Velvety citrus fruit and floral notes gives way to textbook chalk, slate, and stone. In taste refined, elegant and rich with fine acidity and a rich structure.
Appellation
Chablis 1er Cru
Grape variety
chardonnay
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
Available
€42.50
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Henri Costal | France | Bourgogne - Chablis |
About the winemaker
Domaine Costal is a collaboration between the renowned American wine importer Kermit Lynch and Chablis farmer Jean Collet, which arose after a discussion during a "barrel-tasting" in Collet's cellar. Today, Domaine Costal offers from Petit Chablis to Chablis Grand Cru, mostly from grapes sourced from organically farmed vineyards. The vinification varies from wine to wine, there are wines with only stainless steel as well as wines aged in concrete and French oak.
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | Hails from several south-facing plots on the upper and lower slopes of this famous cru. The vines are more than 30 years old, on a soil rich in typical kimmeridge limestone. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | Fermented in stainless steel, After racking, wine goes through malolactic fermentation in 1/3 stainless tank, 1/3 neutral barrel (228 L), and 1/3 used demi-muid barrel (600 L). |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
