Domaine de la Motte, Petit Chablis 2023

Domaine de la Motte, Petit Chablis 2023Vineyards are in the Hautes Ctes, at the top of the slopes just above Domaine de la Motte's Chablis classified plots and so achieve good ripeness. The soil is Portlandian, which is less chalky than Kimmeridgian, and typically produces wines which are less mineral and more fruity, well suited to earlier drinking. Having said that, Mottes wine has real finesse with good fruit character very much their house style. Cool fermented in stainless steel,

Michele’s very first vintage was in 2000: until that year

exceptionally smooth vodka that is crystal clear in colour with marshmallow

The local grapes - Touriga Nacional

5 years old

dark chocolate and prunes with firm sweet tannins on the finish

Chenin Blanc 30%

bright acidity and light

Touriga Fêmea and Tinta Francisca along with 18% fruit from old

Having said that

and a bright

the 80 hectares of vineyard offer huge potential for great complexity in the wines

This makes a very neutral wine which is perfect for the production of sherry