Domaine Chavy-Chouet - Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien

Domaine Chavy-Chouet - Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien - 2016 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Domaine Chavy-Chouet - Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien

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Chavy Chouet

Domaine Chavy-Chouet

The vines of Domaine Chavy-Chouet have been continuously tended since the Cistercian monks planted them in the middle ages. It was in 1893 when the Chavy family inherited...

The vines of Domaine Chavy-Chouet have been continuously tended since the Cistercian monks planted them in the middle ages. It was in 1893 when the Chavy family inherited the land and it has been in the family ever since with Romaric Chavy the seventh generation to run the winery.

Romaric’s training in wine began at birth, but his true studies started when he was eleven at a boarding school focusing on wine.

Since then he has worked in wine around the world before returning home to take over the winery in 2006. His approach combines tradition and modern technology with great attention to detail and a close relationship with the vines. Over the last 30 years eliminating the use of herbicides, in lieu of sulfur and copper to protect the plants and the land itself. Plowing is preferred to permanent grassing to encourage the roots to go deeper into the soil, and harvesting is done by hand. Minimum intervention is used in the vinification process, using gravity to fill the barrels.

Domaine Chavy-Chouet currently covers 15-hectares in some of the most beautiful villages of the Côte de Beaune: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Volnay and Pommard. Romaric produces wine from 14 A.O.C.'s (80% White, 20% Red). Following his father’s methods, Romaric does not fine or filter his wines, instead allows their purity to shine through.

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Burgundy - Onshore Cellars

Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Saint-Aubin

Saint-Aubin

Saint-Aubin is a wine appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, situated between the more famous villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation was established in 1937 and...

Saint-Aubin is a wine appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, situated between the more famous villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation was established in 1937 and covers vineyards in the communes of Saint-Aubin and Gamay. The village sits in a valley that extends westward from the main Côte d'Or escarpment, with vineyards positioned on both south and east-facing slopes.

The appellation's terroir consists primarily of limestone and marl soils typical of the Côte de Beaune. The vineyards benefit from a continental climate with the moderating influence of the nearby hills. While both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted, Chardonnay dominates the production, particularly in the Premier Cru vineyards. The appellation includes 29 Premier Cru climats, with notable sites like Les Charmois, Le Chatenière, and Murgers des Dents de Chien representing some of the finest expressions of the terroir.

Saint-Aubin Chardonnays typically display more minerality and restraint compared to their neighbors in Chassagne-Montrachet or Puligny-Montrachet. The wines often show citrus and white flower aromatics with a distinctive chalky minerality, reflecting the limestone-rich soils. Premier Cru bottlings tend to offer greater concentration and aging potential while maintaining the appellation's characteristic freshness and elegance.

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