Louis Robin - 1er Cru Butteaux 2021 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Louis Robin
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	210000002545
Size	750ml

Louis Robin Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 

The Robin family has owned their vineyard in Chablis since 1836. In 1888, they moved to Chichée, a small village 3 km southeast of Chablis. Today, the family owns about thirty hectares of vineyards in the best locations in Chichée and Chablis. Domaine Louis Robin is run by brothers Thierry, and Didier Robin, the eighth generation of the family to run the estate. Wines are made in the traditional style of Chablis, with Chardonnay grapes fermented at a cool 18-20 degrees Celsius, to retain the characteristic minerality, acidity and freshness. They then go through malolactic fermentation, which gives substance and a creamy, rounded finish. This is then complemented by one year's ageing in stainless steel - the final stage in the winemaking process.
 
Louis Robin puts great emphasis on highlighting the aromatics of their wines, and making sure the minerality is prevalent in the body of the wines. Both wines are extremely balanced, very low ABV% of 12.5%. Crisp, zippy, everything you look for in great Chablis. You can drink these now, or age both wines out another 5 to 10 years.

The Vineyard: The vineyard is in the commune of Chablis, on the left bank of the Serein, facing South/East. It was planted in 1935 by the grandfather. The subsoil is composed of Kimmeridgian marl, which is often shallow. On the surface, white and blue clays mingle with large pebbles, which help the soil to drain.  
 
Tasting Notes: Very beautiful golden color. At first, it is reserved before revealing itself with age. Lively and straightforward. The first charming nose evokes the greediness of ripe fruit due to the age of the vines. The second nose takes on even more breadth and depth to captivate the senses and lead them to a roundness in the palate.