Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Alexandre Ellevin
Appellation
Petit Chablis
Varieties
Chardonnay
Viticulture
Sustainably grown, non-certified, with practices that include plowing to limit use of chemicals in soils and vines.
Farming
Certified Sustainable
Vineyard
The estate is headquartered in the village of Chichée, south-east of Chablis. Ellevin is 39 acres of exclusively Chardonnay vines that extend over both banks of the Serein river, mostly Chablis, with small acreage of Petit Chablis and 1er Cru Vaucoupin and Vosgros. Vines range from 25-60 years old. Kimeridgian limestone clay.
Vinification
Fermented with indigenous yeasts for 15 days at 18 to 22°C. Malolactic fermentation for 15 days at 18 to 22°C.
Aging
Aged in stainless steel on fine lees for 8 to 12 months.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New Jersey and New York
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Pleasant aromas of white flowers, mixed with citrus notes of lemon, grapefruit and a mineral base. Round palate with a fresh balanced body and hint of salt. Pairs with charcuterie and cheeses, spring salads, seafood, and an excellent aperitif.
2 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Moorestown, NJ 08057
Office 800.245.0184
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