François Martenot
Les Ammonites Petit Chablis
2020
About this winery
A great specialist in Burgundy and Beaujolais wines, Maison François Martenot is located at Vignoles near Beaune. Historically firmly rooted in one of the most prestigious wine-growing regions in the world, it reaps the benefit of its excellent reputation and flawless know-how. Purchased in 2015 by Les Grands Chais de France, Maison François Martenot proposes three ranges of wine covering the region’s main appellations with nearly 100 appellations: AOP Régionales, AOP Villages, AOP Grands...
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Product notes
The Chablis region is a limestone plateau cut by valleys. This limestone is said to be "Kimmeridgian" and contains marine fossils in a whitish cement (bottom of the ocean). It is this marine nature that gives this Chablis minerality.
Production notes
Mechanical harvest. Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated vats at 16 ° C. The wines are aged on fine lees for nine months in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting notes
Clear dress, pale gold. The nose is very distinctive with notes of orange blossom, lime and grapefruit. The mouth is straight and taut with a sustained acidity which marks the finish and ensures an incredible freshness. Ideal as an aperitif, but also on poultry and veal in a creamy sauce, meat or fish risottos, grilled fish, cold antipasti and ratatouille, mixed salads, sushi. Perfect on goat cheeses. Service temperature: 10 to 11 ° C.