Chablis 1er Cru - Mont de Milieu 2023

Site: "Mont de Milieu" is located south-east of the Grand Cru area. This plot enjoys higher temperatures and longer sun spell than the other Premiers Crus.
The term "Mont de Milieu" refers to an old limit between Burgundy and Champagne regions.

History & tradition: in the sixties, when the Chablis vineyards were all but abandoned, Robert Drouhin recognized the potential of this region which had been ravaged by the phylloxera disease a century before. He was one of the first Burgundy owners who set about revitalizing the area

Appearance: bright yellow colour with green-silver highlights, clear and luminous.

Nose: elegant and complex bouquet combining ripe citrus fruit, white blossoms and a distinctive mineral note from Kimmeridgian soils.

Palate: crisp entry, good breadth, well-balanced between freshness and roundness. A fine saline minerality carries through to a long, precise and elegant finish.

Food pairing: excellent with fine white fish, shellfish, creamy poultry dishes or more complex cheeses.

Serving temperature: best served at around 10-12 °C.