2022 Louis Billard Chassagne-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, France
$140.00
45-year-old vine
Manual harvest, whole bunch pressing and long alcoholic fermentation (45 days) at low temperature (15-18°C) in Burgundy barrels (228 L), aging for 12 months in barrels with 25% new barrels then 4 months in stainless steel vats.
Very slow and respectful lenticular filter filtration.
Very moderate use of sulfur, added after malolactic fermentation and then at bottling
20mg/L free SO2 at bottling, low content for a great white Burgundy
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Chassagne-Montrachet
- Style White Wine
- Producer Louis Billard
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Bright and Fresh
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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Via Roumier, DRC, By Farr...Louis Billard is one of the most refreshing new Burgundians we've comes across this year. Fine yet unadulterated and pure-fruited. Any serious burghounds will love these.
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