Domaine de VirvaneChablis 1er Cru 'Montmains'
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Details and technical informations about Domaine de Virvane's Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains'.
Discover the grape variety: Arrufiac
Arrufiac or Arrufiat is an old white grape variety that has existed since the 17th century and is part of the AOC Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh and Côtes-Saint-Mont in the South-West. It gives a wine rich in alcohol with a very characteristic nose. 100 hectares of Arrufiac are currently planted in France.
Informations about the Domaine de Virvane
The Domaine de Virvane is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains'
The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raveneau or the Domaine Moreau-Naudet produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' often reveals types of flavors of cream, grass or oil and sometimes also flavors of almonds, pineapple or peach.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
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The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices
On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
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The Gardener Gin will make its debut at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, taking place from the 16 May to 27 May at the recently renovated Carlton hotel. It is made from wheat in copper stills, and the botanicals include pink grapefruit, lemon, liquorice, angelica, coriander and bitter orange from Cap d’Antibes. The goal was to create ‘the ultimate London Dry Gin’ by combining ‘purity of flavour and elegance thanks to the exceptional quality of its fresh citruses’. Pitt made his first foray into th ...
Fears of frost damage return to French vineyards
Frost returned to French vineyards early this month as France recorded its coldest April night since 1947. Temperatures plunged to minus nine degrees Celsius in some parts of the Champagne region on the night between 3 and 4 April, with minus seven reported in areas around Bordeaux and minus six in Chablis. Some winemakers lit candles and fires between vineyard rows to help protect young buds. Yet while scenes were reminiscent of the devastating frosts that struck French vineyards in April 2021, ...
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
