12.5% ABV

The Chardonnay grape is much maligned by many American drinkers who soured on the overly oaked, buttery excesses of those made in California in the last century. But we think that it's in fact one of the best grape varietals on earth! Hello?! Champagne?! White Burgundy!? And perhaps our favorite region for Chardonnay production; Chablis, a sub region of Burgundy. The cool climate, clay and kimmeridgian limestone soils combine to create wines that are mineral driven with razor sharp crispness, acidity and balancing fruit.

This is a wonderful, approachable example of the style. All organic fruit, 70% of which are fermented in stainless steel tanks, 30% in well used oak casks. There is a saline quality to the wine and ample fruit on the mid palate. But it finishes bone dry with a mineral tang. 

Importer Notes:
Things are changing at Domaine Roland Lavantureux: founder Roland’s sons, Arnaud and David, have joined the family business, and they have begun to implement a number of changes, yielding notable results in improving their already stellar lineup of Chablis. Diligent in their work ethic and full of ambition, the Lavantureux sons have begun working with new vineyard sites, made adjustments in winemaking, and improved the packaging of the domaine’s wines for a slightly classier presentation. While they have already earned numerous awards and accolades for their work, the real results can be tasted in the bottle.
     As you’ll see, the wine is a crystal-clear translation of the Kimmeridgian limestone of Chablis—Chardonnay the way it can only taste from these soils. In addition to its crisp, saline finish, you’ll find rich, layered fruit and impressive length on the palate. Make way for the new generation!