Chateu de Maligny 2002 Chablis “Vieilles Vignes”
A complex nose with aromas of earth and fruit. Great, spicy finish. Vines from 1905, 1926 & 1942. **(*) ...
The Burgundy wine region begins in the Yonne Valley, roughly midway between Paris and Dijon. It is more widely known as Chablis, a bit of a misnomer as Chablis is only one of its five primary vineyard areas, the others centering on the villages of Auxerre, Tonnerre, Joigny and Vezelay. The dry white wine of Chablis is made from the chardonnay grape and produces wines from all four major appellation levels: regional (Bourgogne Blanc, Petit Chablis), communal or Villages (Chablis A.O.C.), premier cru (82 premier cru vineyards in all) and grand cru (a total of seven). However, the Yonne Valley as a whole produces a greater diversity of wine than is found in Chablis alone. There is sparkling wine, Cremant de Bourgogne, produced throughout the vineyards of the Yonne. While the wines of Chablis permit only chardonnay, elsewhere aligote is common, and there is sauvignon blanc in the village of Saint-Bris as well. Unknown to most, there is also quite a bit of red wine (and rose) from pinot noir produced in Coulanges-les-Vineuse, Chitry, Epineuil and Irancy.
Chateau de Maligny 1993 Petit Chablis
Ripe fruits and good balance with minty nuances. A bit short on the finish, but it’s an eleven year-old Petit Chablis, and a fine one at that! *** ...
Chateau de Maligny 2000 Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey
Starting to show hints of more complex, tertiary aromas. Good spice finishing with orange peels. *** ...
Chateau de Maligny 1981 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume
Intense, nutty aromas – akin to peanut shells – and a touch of guava. Very long. Ripe, exotic fruits and very spicy on the palate. **** ...
2003 Chablis Vintage Report
“Du jamais vu! Les vendanges vont débuter aujourd’hui dans l’Yonne…” said the Yonne Republicaine, the largest newspaper in Chablis’ department. The date was August 21st, and the satellite appellations surrounding Chablis (near the village of Joigny) were to begin the earliest harvest in, well, a very, very long time. Chablis started a few days later ...
Hot wires boost grape expectation
The Gaurdian offers its take on new vine heating systems using electric wires to combat frost developed with EDF, the French electricity board. The brief article does not name the two producers involved in the experiement. They are Domaine William Fèvre and Maison Bichot. Full article (in English): Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Hot ...
Union des Grands Crus de Chablis @ London Wine Trade Fair
Members of the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis will be appearing at the London Wine Trade fair. The event takes place on May 18th, 2004 between 10 am – 4 pm. They will be pouring 2002 and 2003 Grand Cru Chablis in Waterfront Room #9. For more information contact the Union des Grands Crus ...
More on Electric Cables in the Vineyards of Chablis
Le Parisien gives further details on the Bichot/Fèvre experiments using electric cables to heat vineyards in Chablis. Full article (in French): Des vignes chauffées à l’électricité ...
Bichot & Fevre Use Electric Cables to Combat Frost
The Yonne Republicaine reports that a new method of frost protection is being tried. It is a joint effort between Maison Bichot and Domaine William Fèvre. The article includes a description of the method and a brief interview with Didier Séguier, régisseur of Domaine William Fèvre. Read the full article online (in French): On en ...
Gilbert Picq 2001 Chablis Premier Cru Vosgros
Complex nose – expressive and balanced with good fruit (lemons and limes). Caressing palate with just a touch of astringency. Fine finish. **(*) ...