Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Lys' La Chablisienne 2020
"Les Lys" is a Chablis made from pure Chardonnay grapes that expresses the richness and elegance of the Burgundy territory. Notes of green apple, white fruit, citrus, and flint accompany a pleasantly savory and mineral sip, marked by a delicate and pleasant freshness.
The Chablisienne Chablis 'Les Lys' Premier Cru is a delicate and rich white wine, pleasantly marked by a notable minerality and refined delicacy. It is a pure Chardonnay of great elegance, vinified in steel and aged in oak barrels, according to the oldest recipe of the Chablisienne winery. It is the largest reality in Burgundy, an excellence of Chablis, and with 1200 hectares of vineyards cultivated by 300 winemakers, it is among the most important wineries in France. This label is an important liquid witness of the great Chablis area and an ode to Chardonnay.
'Les Lys' Chablis is one of the most famous Premier Crus of the denomination. The vines grow on soil mainly composed of chalk and marine fossils, which give the grapes a pronounced mineral note. The vineyards enjoy a perfect exposure to the northeast and overlook Milly and the entire Serein valley. After selecting its best grapes, Chablisienne vinifies the harvest only in stainless steel, before aging.of 15 months in tanks and large wooden barrels. These are the ingredients for an elegant and harmonious Chablis with a pleasant and balanced profile.
The Chablis 'Les Lys' presents itself in a straw yellow color with almost greenish reflections. On the nose, it expresses its mineral soul supported by unmistakable notes of green apple, white fruit, flint, and a beautiful citrus nuance on the finish. On the palate, it is savory, mineral and pleasantly fresh. The tasting closes with a long and well-defined finish. It pairs perfectly with great dishes based on shellfish. A noble Chablis, extraordinary drinkability and with a marked evolutionary capacity, able to express itself at its best even through its maturity. A modern Burgundy white, but always linked to the tradition and the most typical production practices of its territory.