Winery Louis Michel & Fils - Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes

Winery Louis Michel & FilsChablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes of Winery Louis Michel & Fils is a white wine from the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes from the Winery Louis Michel & Fils

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes of Winery Louis Michel & Fils in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes of Winery Louis Michel & Fils in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Louis Michel & Fils's Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes.

Winemaker
Peter Bissell
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' Vieilles Vignes from Winery Louis Michel & Fils are 2018, 2014, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Louis Michel & Fils

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Louis Michel & Fils is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 5500 of of France wines
In the top 150 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' wines
In the top 4000 of white wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux'

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raveneau or the Domaine Patrick Piuze produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Butteaux' often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, oak or hazelnut and sometimes also flavors of melon, straw or savory.


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.

News related to this wine

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 ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

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 first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

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 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Flint (smell of)

Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.

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