Alphonse Mellot - VDP Coteaux Charitois - Les Pénitents Blanc 2008

Wine:

The Cuvée des Penitents Blanc 2008 is obviously the result of beautiful work. The Chardonnay expresses itself in a deep, sharp, Chablis style. The milky and creamy-caramel notes come from perfectly controlled aging. It is the wine's precision and acidic support that have given it a beautiful, pure, radiant tautness. This great Chardonnay possesses great freshness and promises pleasurable drinking.

Vinification:

Since 2005, the vineyards have been undergoing conversion to organic and biodynamic growing respecting the terroir and the vine as much as possible.
Sequential pneumatic pressing, static settling of the must at a temperature below 10 ° C for about 48 hours. The fermentation and aging in barrels last from 8 to 10 months. Bottled at the property.

Color:

Pale gold colour.

Nose:

Intense on the nose, white fruit and creamy caramel aromas

Palate:

Fresh and acidulous on the palate, nice easy finish

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C as an aperitif
Serve between 12 and 14°C with food

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif, fish tartar, mussel stew, pike in white butter, omelette with chanterelle mushrooms, roasted prawns, trout Meunière, pike with saffron, ham braised in white wine, Caen style tripe, gougère cheese balls, Chavignol goats cheese, pithiviers ...

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2012

Alfonso "junior", master in the art of winemaking, succeeded his father and inherited his philosophy and charisma. Uncompromising on quality, this extremely talented man knows only how to make fine wines. A resplendent model in the past, the Alphonse Mellot estate now enjoys a permanent place at the summit of world viticulture. Vincent Geantet, master winemaker in the Côte de Nuits, decided to sign up for the "Les Penitents" adventure. On this estate, these two tenors produce wines that are both charming and authentic.