About this wine
- Year
- 2016
- Type
- White
- Region
- Chablis
- Country
- France
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
What to look for
- pale straw colour, bright and clear
- green apple, lemon and flint on the nose
- crisp, clean finish with a slight saline edge
About the producer
Lavantureaux is a small family grower in Chablis with deep roots in the region's winemaking tradition.
About the year
2016 was a warm, dry vintage in Burgundy that produced ripe, well-balanced Chardonnays. At this age, the wine has settled into a composed, mineral-driven expression.
Grape characteristics
Chardonnay in Chablis shows green fruit and citrus rather than the richer stone fruit you find further south in Burgundy. The cool climate and limestone soil give it a sharp, refreshing edge.
About the region
Chablis sits at the northern edge of Burgundy where the climate is cool and the soil is pure limestone and clay. These conditions make for wines that are lean, precise and built to age.
Tasting profile
Expect green apple, lemon zest and a hint of wet stone. The wine is dry, fresh and straightforward, with no oak influence to soften its natural acidity.
Serving suggestions
Serve well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. No decanting needed. A standard white wine glass lets the aromas open without warming the wine too fast.
Also pairs well with
- • oysters and shellfish
- • grilled white fish
- • goat cheese
- • light pasta with butter
- • crab salad
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