2020 Chablis Vieilles Vignes - Bessin-Tremblay
2020 Chablis Vieilles Vignes - Bessin-Tremblay
Chablis - White - 13.5% -
Organic and biodynamic
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Description
The 2020 Chablis Vieilles Vignes cuvée from Domaine Bessin-Tremblay is a pure, structured expression of Chardonnay grown on the Kimmeridgian soils of the Chablis region. It is the domaine's signature cuvée, sourced from selected old vines aged 40 to 70 years, planted on hillsides and plateaus around La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne.
Hand-harvested Chardonnay from vines several decades old, planted on clay-limestone soils rich in marine fossils that impart the acidity, vibrancy, and salinity characteristic of Chablis.
In the cellar, gentle pneumatic pressing of whole clusters, fermentations (alcoholic and malolactic) conducted with temperature control, followed by aging on lees in stainless steel tanks and barrels for approximately 15 months.
The result is a Chablis Vieilles Vignes with fresh and elegant aromas of white fruits (apple, pear), citrus zest, and floral notes, underpinned by a chalky minerality.
On the palate, the attack is lively and taut, with a fine structure, vibrant acidity, and beautiful concentration, balanced between fruitiness and salinity. The finish is long, chiseled, and precise, true to the classic style of great Chablis.