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Domaine Gerard Duplessis
Production is now in the hands of Gérard Duplessis’ son Lilian. Wines are allowed to mature for as long as it takes before being put on the market.
Though the wines are bottled after a second winter, they are often not released until the Duplessis team feel that they are ready to start being drunk. Their wines do show both the hallmarks of classical Chablis and good differentiation between vineyards. They are classical, tightly knit, mineral examples of Chablis.
The domaine has vines in Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos as well as premier crus Fourchaume, Vaillons, Montée de Tonnerre and Montmains.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or.
Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
It is quantitatively important in California and Australia, is widely planted in Chile and South Africa, and is the second most widely planted grape in New Zealand. In warm climates Chardonnay has a tendency to develop very high sugar levels during the final stages of ripening and this can occur at the expense of acidity. Late picking is a common problem and can result in blowsy and flabby wines that lack structure and definition.
Recently in the New World, we have seen a move towards more elegant, better- balanced and less oak-driven Chardonnays, and this is to be welcomed.
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Benchmark Chablis aromas of citrus fruit combine with flint and Granny Smith apples. With incredible precision, the palate brings ripe green fruit and lemon stone notes, amidst a clean texture with a touch of nougat. Long and fine right through to the finish, there are hidden depths here, a powerful acidity which will allow this to mature beautifully. Fabulous energy and intensity, it can be enjoyed now with food, or allow a few years in the cellar, from 2016 - 2024.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Fresh and mineral on the nose with appealing hints of dried lime peel, garden herbs and powdered chalk. Richness and breadth to the palate with a creamy, white nut finesse alongside the citrus and lime peel finish. There is an abundance of revitalising nerve and verve to this impressive bottling. Peter Newton, Private Account Manager
A family domaine created in 1895 and now on its fifth generation. Gérard’s son Lilian took the helm in 1999 and he has continued with the production of very classically styled Chablis whilst also moving across to a 100% organic philosophy. The wines are allowed to mature for as long as it takes before being put on the market.
Though the wines are bottled after a second winter, they are often not released until the Duplessis team feel that they are ready to start being drunk and whilst the Vaillons is now drinking, its tightly knit, mineral style will allow it more years in the cellar if preferred. The Domaine has vines in Grand Cru Les Clos as well as 1er Cru Fourchaume, Vaillons, Montée de Tonnerre & Montmains.
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