3 hectares. Biggest parcel of the Domaine, across 2 parcels both over 80 years old. One parcel on the border between Montmains & Forêt and then the second one in Forêt, i.e. both straddle the line but he bottles both together as 1er Cru Montmains. Character – very straight, weight in the mouth. Tension, more intellectual. Lilian’s favourite Cru, typicity of Chablis as he puts it. Pressed straight into tank, no pre-ferment racking or setting, wild fermentation, malo finished in tank and left on lees for 6 months. Then transferred to barrel, 10% new, total élevage of 12 to 18 months vintage dependant.
Pale colour. There is something a little vegetal on the nose, which could come from the barrels. Excellent intensity here, a strong white fruit backbone with a touch of reduction, a faint lime juice. Plenty going on, a wine still in its infancy.