Gautheron Mont de Milieu Chablis Premier Cru 2022

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"Cyril purchased these east-facing, "50 ares and another five rows" in 2014. The top part was frosted in 2022, but the remaining wine is a treat. Meyer lemon, chamomile and white currants dazzle with their purity and freshness. Mouthwatering acidity laces up the medium bodied palate." - 94 PTS, TIM ATKIN, MW (01/2024)

“Cool, restrained nose. Typical Mont de Milieu, with plenty of peachy ripe fruit, freshened by crisp citrus acidity and a mineral edge to finish.” - 92 PTS, DECANTER (10/2023) 

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “From vines with an average age of 35 years planted on Kimmeridgien soils, the wine is vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks, with the aging time ranging from 5 to 10 years or more depending on the vintage. It shows a rich nose of peaches, apricots and white flowers and a rich, balanced mouthfeel. An ideal match for foie gras, monkfish or even fresh lemon tart.”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “In 1977 Alain Gautheron, the 6th generation in a line of Chablis vignerons, joined his father Jean in the family domaine located about 4 kilometers from the town of Chablis. At that time, the domaine was comprised of a mere 8 hectares and was selling around 10,000 bottles a year. Alain decided to get serious and, with the help of his father, grew the domaine’s holdings. In 1991 when Jean decided to retire, Alain took over the entire 14.5-hectare estate. He was joined in 2000 by his son Cyril, who helped create a new cuverie and generally bring the domaine into the modern era.​ Today, the domaine consists of 25 hectares of vineyards spread across the Petit Chablis, Chablis, and Chablis Premier Cru appellations. Alain has basically retired and Cyril has taken over the day-to-day operations. Their annual production is around 150,000 bottles.”