Produced from vines nestled in a cleft between the Grand Cru of Blanchot and the 1er Cru of Montée de Tonnerre where the deep and highly mineral soils are packed with chalk and Kimmeridge and the vines are nearing 50 years old, this is without doubt one of the finest Chablis produced.
Produced from vines nestled in a cleft between the Grand Cru of Blanchot and the 1er Cru of Montée de Tonnerre where the deep and highly mineral soils are packed with chalk and Kimmeridge and the vines are nearing 50 years old, this is without doubt one of the finest Chablis produced.
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We have worked closely with Cyril Testut for many years now. Quiet, considered and deeply passionate about his 13ha domaine, he is the proprietor of one of the real jewels of the Chablis region that sites in the top echelons of the Chablis hierarchy. His Chablis vineyards are perfectly situated - squeezed between the Grand Cru Blanchot and the 1er Cru of Montée de Tonnerre. It is arguably the finest Chablis AC vineyard in the region. The small parcel of the famous Grand Cru Grenouilles returned to the Testut family only a few years ago. Back in 1970’s the vineyards were leased, due to internal family squabbles, and were held by William Fèvre for 30 years. It is now back in the hands of one of Chablis’ finest domaines.
We have worked closely with Cyril Testut for many years now. Quiet, considered and deeply passionate about his 13ha domaine, he is the proprietor of one of the real jewels of the Chablis region that sites in the top echelons of the Chablis hierarchy. His Chablis vineyards are perfectly situated - squeezed between the Grand Cru Blanchot and the 1er Cru of Montée de Tonnerre. It is arguably the finest Chablis AC vineyard in the region. The small parcel of the famous Grand Cru Grenouilles returned to the Testut family only a few years ago. Back in 1970’s the vineyards were leased, due to internal family squabbles, and were held by William Fèvre for 30 years. It is now back in the hands of one of Chablis’ finest domaines.
The aromas are concentrated and underpinned by a wonderful green apple freshness. The palate is tight and lean with a classic steely minerality, broad in the mouth with a tangy puree apple note and the finish is long and refreshing.
Handpicked and sorted outside the winery, the ripe fruit is pressed and fermented in steel tanks throughout. No oak is used for this wine, Cyril prefers the purity of fruit and light fine lees ageing in tank to add structure rather than any oak.
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