Jean Collet Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Collet
Label Name:
 
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
94 pts — Vinous (Neal Martin, Aug 2024)

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven with oyster-shell and seaweed salinity, bright citrus (lemon, pomelo), white flowers, almond skin and a creamy, lightly spicy finish. Concentrated yet precise, with energetic acidity and a long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, scallops, grilled turbot, creamy seafood pasta, sole meunière. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed black cod, prawn tempura, Thai coconut seafood curry.

Production Method
Organic viticulture; pneumatic pressing, cold static settling; spontaneous (native) fermentation; aged ~18 months in Burgundy barrels with minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean Collet et Fils, founded 1952 with family viticulture since 1792. Run by Romain Collet; holdings include Grand Crus Valmur and Les Clos. Certified organic from 2018 (FR-BIO-10).