Chablis Chante Merle

Clément Lavallée

Chablis Chante Merle

Producer
Clément Lavallée

Country
France

Region
Burgundy

Sub-Region
Chablis

Appellation
Chablis

Farming
Sustainable, Organic

Varietals
100% Chardonnay

Vineyards & Viticulture
From a 32-year old plot over 1.35 ha. Clay-limestone soil that changes as it travels down the hill - the top part of the plot has more clay, while the bottom part has more limestone.

Soils
Kimmeridgian marls and clay

Harvest & Vinification
Pneumatic pressing, settling via gravity. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and natural malolactic fermentation in oak and tank. Elevage for 11 months in 228L barrels (1-5 years old) for 60% of the production and 40% in stainless steel. After assemblage, elevage for an additional nine months in stainless steel. No fining or filtration. Pumping throughout winemaking is limited, as gravity is preferred.