VALLET FRÈRES BOURGOGNE BLANC
Classical styled white Burgundy without having to spend lots of money. This is well made and totally delicious.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy
2018
13% ABV.
100% Chardonnay
75cl
£24.95
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
This beautifully balanced and classic white Burgundy has a savoury, salty, biscuity nose with a restrained, mineral palate. Oak ageing has lent a creaminess to the nose and gives broader texture before a long finish.
About the wine:
Traditional practices have remained relatively unchanged both in the vineyard and the cellar since Vallet Frères formation in 1864. Strict pruning practices ensure very low yields. The soils are a ploughed mixture of limestone and clay. All harvesting is done by hand.
Chardonnay grapes sourced from Gevrey Chambertin and Auxey Duresses. Regular plowing and minimal fertilisers as well as minimal pruning to promote vigour and reduce yield. The grapes are hand picked and transported to the winery in small containers. Fermentation in foudre followed by transfer to 1 year old French barriques (Berthoumieu) for 12 months. During this time the barrels are rolled to stir up the lees - this happens 4 times a year after which the wine is left on its lees for a further 3 months. The wine is fined with bentonite prior to bottling but not filtered.
About the producer:
Vallet Frères was established in 1864. The Vallet family (also known as Bouree Pere et Fils) own holdings in Gevrey Chambertin, Beaune Epenottes (Premier Cru), Charmes-Chambertin (Grand Cru) and the entire single vineyard of Clos de la Justice.
The Vallet family are also negociants, sourcing the best grapes from growers in other areas with whom they have worked for many years. The winery represents the pinnacle of attention to detail, delicate grape selection and a passion for making superb wines.
