Alain Geoffroy Petit Chablis 2023
Alain Geoffroy Petit Chablis 2023
Price: 18,50€
DESCRIPTION
The Petit Chablis from Domaine Alain Geoffroy is a perfect introduction to the freshness of wines from the Chablis region. Sourced from young vines (about 10 years old) planted on plateaus overlooking the valley, this wine draws its character from the Kimmeridgian limestone soil. The 2023 vintage stands out for its elegance and benefited from a short aging of 6 months in tanks to preserve all its brilliance.
Vinified in a classic manner in temperature-controlled tanks, this Petit Chablis favors the purity of the fruit. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to round out the natural liveliness of the grape variety, thus offering a supple and silky texture while keeping a fresh backbone. It is a wine of immediate pleasure, praised by the Guide Hachette 2026.
Upon tasting, it unveils a pale and brilliant green-gold color. The nose is a whirlwind of floral scents and ripe yellow fruits. On the palate, liveliness dominates with precise notes of lemon and lemongrass, supported by a fine minerality. The finish leaves a fresh and fragrant sensation, perfect for awakening the taste buds.
REGION
Burgundy
France
Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the most iconic wine regions in the world, famous for its elegant, fine and complex wines. Its semi continental climate, with sharply contrasting seasons, and its clay and limestone soils rich in minerals, offer an exceptional terroir for its two leading grapes: Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites. Alongside them, lesser known varieties such as Gamay and Aligoté add to the diversity of the vineyard.
The vineyard stretches from Chablis in the north, known for its taut, mineral whites, to the Mâconnais further south, which offers approachable, generous wines. In between, the Côte de Nuits is the kingdom of great reds, while the Côte de Beaune excels in both reds and whites. The Côte Chalonnaise completes the picture with wines that offer great value for pleasure.
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A Petit Chablis full of pep! Very fresh with its lemon notes, it goes down easily at the aperitif with gougères. Great value for money.