The history of the Chartron Family is closely entwined with that of Burgundy, and more precisely with that of Puligny Montrachet. Jean Edouard Dupard, the first of the dynasty, obtained when mayor of Puligny in 1879, the right to associate the name of the village to the most famous vineyard “Le Montrachet”.
From father to son, the Chartron are men of the soil. Not of any soil, but the varied and magical soil of Burgundy. The area is a study in excellence of the expression of the soil in wines. Parcels of different type and structure, geological variations offer a complex and diverse range of wines.
With the passage of time, acreage of the domaine has increased to twelve hectares in Puligny Montrachet and its neighboring villages and nowadays Domaine Chartron is one of the most superb estates in the village of Puligny Montrachet, in particular for the quality of its premier and grand crus vineyards.
The cru wines are fermented and aged in oak barrels in the domaine air-conditioned cuverie, though regional appellations are partly made in stainless steel too. The percentage of new oak barrels varies between 10 to 40%, the preferred origin of that oak is mainly Allier and a smaller proportion of Vosges – the chosen tonneliers are François Frères, Damy, Seguin-Moreau and Chassin.
Alcoholic fermentation lasts about six to eight weeks and is followed by a malolactic fermentation, helped by an optimal cellar temperature of 62 F. At this period the wines are lightly stirred taking into account their level of evolution.
Once the malolactic fermentation is done, the wines are racked and then starts the maturing process, always in barrels and cold cellars (52-53F) for a period of eight to twelve months according to the appellation and the vintage.
A light fining takes place before bottling.
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A very deep purple, red in color. This wine showcases Shiraz with its depth of Barossa Valley and the alluring, aromatic freshness of Eden Valley. Vibrant aromas of dark cherries, anise and red raspberry. A distinctive wine with richness and dark berry, fruit compote palate. Perfectly balanced, elegant and refined.
Enjoy with beef filet, roast beetroot and horseradish, or Korean fried cauliflower.
This blend of Barossa Valley (67%) and Eden Valley fruit hails from five parcels averaging 80 years old, the oldest planted in 1854. Intensely concentrated in hue and muscular flavour. Spicy and mineral to the nose and palate, with glimpses of violets. Its iodine and liquorice-edged black cherry and blueberry flavour is succulent, but still in the grip of the sinewy, charry oak, making for an imposing, slightly austere finish. A powerhouse.
Saturated ruby. Heady aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, vanilla and incense, with smoky mineral and exotic spice accents building in the glass. Seamless in texture and deeply concentrated, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit, floral pastille and mocha flavors that turn sweeter with air. At once plush and lively, finishing extremely long and smoky, with repeating dark berry and floral notes and velvety tannins.
-Vinous 96 Points
Luis Canas Rioja Blanco is made from 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia (60+ years old vines)
Barrel fermented for 3.5 months in new French oak barrels.
Alcohol: 13,5º
Total acidity: 6,5 g./l.
Volatile acidity: 0,25 g./l.
PH: 3,40
Free SO2: 25 mg./l.
Grapes harvested in small boxes to be selected manually on the table, bunch by bunch.
Beautiful golden yellow, with bright lemony highly-luminous reflections. The nose is fine, with great elegance, combined with floral and fruity tones.
The palate is dry with a crisp acidity that gives its freshness and vivacity, a structured and tasty finish of ripe fruit.
We recommend that you taste it at 8°C.
It is appropriate to accompany shellfish, crustaceans and grilled white fish or fish stews. It also blends elegantly with rice, soft cheeses, blue cheeses, all kinds of mushrooms and fresh fruit.
Review:
Wonderful punchy lemon and jasmine aromatics are softened by subtle almond and flinty mineral characters that seep into the buttery texture and stirring saline length.
-Decanter 96 Points