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Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2018, Agnes & Didier Dauvissat
£28.95
Although the Dauvissat name is one of the most historic in Chablis, Agnes & Didier only began winemaking in 1989. This is a classic version of Chablis from the 1er Cru vineyard of Beauroy. Elegant and mineral with some richness coming through, it is the perfect accompaniment to light salads as well as shellfish.
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Category: White Wine
Tags: Chablis, France, premier cru, white wine
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Chris and Suzaan Alheit started their winery in 2011 and due to their focus on old vineyards and attention to detail at every step, they immediately caused quite a stir; they showed what was capable with Cape varieties from old, dry-farmed vineyards.
"The goal was clear: we wanted to make wines with a clear Cape identity. We wanted to show that the Cape’s vinous heritage is worth celebrating and protecting, that old vineyards and “ordinary grapes” are in fact wonderful, and that we’re only just scratching the surface of what’s possible in the Cape." - Chris Alheit
One of my all time favourite white wines, each vintage is an exciting discovery; the 2019 is a truly beautiful wine. It is a multi-vineyard, multi-regional blend that brings together grapes from unique vineyards across the Western Cape. The nose is complex and intriguing, with aromas of honey, toast and peach mingling to make something really unique. The palate is rich with orchard fruit flavours and has amazingly bright minerally acidity which makes the wine so alive and vibrant.
This wine is young and fresh at the moment but will gain even more complexity if aged for a few years. I have older vintages at home and whenever one is opened, it is such a treat; Chenin has a great ability to age magnificently and this is a prime example.
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This domaine is based in the village of Davayé, in the Mâconnais, and is jointly owned by Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray. Their 50 hectares of vineyards largely lie between the twin escarpments of Solutré and Vergisson and showcase the diverse terroirs of this region. The wines of Deux Roches are known for their drinkability and offer great value for money; the domaine is particularly known for its excellent Saint-Véran.
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dose of SO2. As Marc matured as a winemaker, he experimented with ambient yeasts and began bottling with minimal amounts of
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began transitioning all his vineyards to organic and continued his minimalist approach in the winery. His racy, lemon-tinged,
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encouraging new, higher yield clones) and an open minded, experimental approach to making the best possible wines.
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contact, often till April or May of the following year, adds added depth to the wines,
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