La Chablisienne Pierrelee Chablis Aop 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
La Chablisienne
Label Name:
 
Pierrelee Chablis Aop
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by Decanter (tasting entry for La Pierrelee 2021). La Pierrelée has received favourable scores in Decanter and other competitions for nearby vintages; IWSC lists La Pierrelée (2022) tasting; some retailers reference DWWA medals for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Pale-gold wine with toasted hazelnut, flint, apple and rose aromas. Balanced, voluminous palate with fine grain, bitter-orange lift, pronounced minerality and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, seafood platters, grilled or roasted fish, lemon-roasted chicken, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso-glazed fish, steamed shellfish, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Cold settling before fermentation; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel; ~12 months ageing on fine lees in tanks and barrels.

Vineyard Info
La Chablisienne is a Chablis cooperative founded in 1923, sourcing fruit from across Chablis communes to produce a range of appellation and cru cuvées.