Jean Collet Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Collet
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews for the 2022 Montmains: Jasper Morris MW ~92/100; Decanter ~91/100. 0% and vinification as stainless-steel fermentation with full malolactic

Tasting Note
Crisp, flinty Chablis with lemon, green apple, white flowers and oyster-shell minerality. Bright saline acidity, a hint of white peach and a chalky, persistent finish; medium-bodied with lively mid-palate fruit.

Food Pairing
Oysters, raw shellfish, grilled/roasted white fish, lobster, crab, seafood risotto; roast chicken, creamy pasta; sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso-glazed fish, steamed white fish, Vietnamese/Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous (wild) yeast fermentation at cool temperatures; aged mainly in stainless steel (~11 months); full malolactic conversion, light fining and filtration; minimal or no new oak.

Vineyard Info
Family-run Domaine Jean Collet (vine-growing since 1792; domaine founded 1952). Romain Collet (4th generation) manages ~37–40 ha, converted many parcels to organic; focuses on terroir-driven Premier Cru bottlings.