Jean Collet Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Collet
Label Name:
 
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis Grand Cru (Valmur), 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
Recent Collet Valmur vintages typically score ~90–94 points from major critics (Wine Advocate, Vinous, Decanter); certified organic (FR-BIO-10); regarded as a benchmark Chablis Grand Cru

Tasting Note
Concentrated citrus and green apple with white flowers, oyster-shell minerality and saline streak, almond skin and subtle toasted oak; bright acidity, sleek texture and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, scallops, turbot, roast chicken in cream sauce; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso-glazed cod, Chinese steamed fish, seafood hotpot.

Production Method
Pneumatic pressing, cold static settling and spontaneous (native) fermentation; élevage ~18 months in French oak and stainless with minimal intervention; organically farmed.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean Collet et Fils — family growers since 1792; estate founded 1952. ~40 ha across Chablis including Grand and Premier Crus. Led by Romain Collet; organic certified (FR-BIO-10) since 2018.