{"product_id":"dominique-romain-collet-2023-chablis-grand-cru-valmur-750ml","title":"Dominique \u0026 Romain Collet 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eValmur is one of the seven Grand Cru climats of Chablis, and it’s often mentioned alongside Les Clos as a candidate for the appellation’s best. The importer describes Valmur as having “depth and aromatic generosity like its powerhouse counterpart to the east, Les Clos,” and for Chablis it’s a warm site, typically “more floral and fruity, compared with cooler sites.” Domaine Dominique \u0026amp; Romain Collet owns a tiny 0.51-hectare parcel, planted in 1973 in the middle of the Grand Cru, and certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vineyard has a distinguishing feature: its aspect is west-northwest, which is unusual for Valmur. That western exposure tempers the warmth of the site, allowing, as the importer explains, “longer hang-time and more refined stone-fruit character.” As a result, Romain Collet is often the last to pick in Valmur. In the cellar, both his Grand Crus are treated the same way: fermented and aged in used Burgundy barrels for about 18 months before bottling, so oak shapes the texture rather than the flavor. The result, the importer says, is “generous and mouth-filling ripe pit-fruit with bright lemon minerality,” and they call the 2023 “a profound glass of wine now that will gain depth and complexity as the years go by.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Collet family has been farming in Chablis for generations, with Charles Collet, Romain’s great-great grandfather, credited as the first Collet to make a mark in Chablis winemaking. Today the domaine farms about 40 hectares and has bottled its own wines since 1954. For context on the house style, the 2020 Valmur was described as showcasing “generous and mouth-filling ripe pit-fruit flavors with bright lemon minerality,” with “weight and balance on the palate” that “seamlessly integrate the density of fruits.” It’s a richer, rounder, more fruit-generous Grand Cru than the steely end of Chablis, with the lemon-and-chalk tension to balance it, and a natural match for lobster, crab, scallops, and rich fish in cream sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDominique \u0026amp; Romain Collet 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is produced by Domaine Dominique \u0026amp; Romain Collet in Chablis, Burgundy, France. It is 100% Chardonnay from a 0.51-hectare parcel in Valmur, planted in 1973, with a west-northwest aspect, certified organic by Bureau Veritas. It is fermented and aged about 18 months in used Burgundy barrels before bottling. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo critic scores are published for the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter tasting notes (APS Wine), 2023 vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Generous and mouth-filling ripe pit-fruit with bright lemon minerality. Romain’s Valmur Grand Cru 2023 is a profound glass of wine now that will gain depth and complexity as the years go by.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter tasting notes, 2020 vintage (house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Dominique \u0026amp; Romain Collet Chablis Grand Cru Valmur Chardonnay showcases generous and mouth-filling ripe pit-fruit flavors with bright lemon minerality. The weight and balance on the palate seamlessly integrate the density of fruits. Romain’s Valmur Grand Cru is a profound glass of wine that is enjoyable now and will continue to gain depth and complexity with age.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe stone fruit and floral notes, with lemon and a hint of toasted nut from old barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerous and mouth-filling, with ripe pit fruit and bright lemon minerality, with density and tension in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and mineral, with chalk and citrus, building depth with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChablis Grand Cru “Valmur,” Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Dominique \u0026amp; Romain Collet — Chablis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.51 ha in the middle of Valmur, planted 1973, west-northwest aspect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified organic (Bureau Veritas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18 months, used Burgundy barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA generous, stone-fruit-forward Grand Cru Chablis with lemon-and-chalk tension; built to age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe pit fruit, bright lemon, chalk, mineral tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster, crab, and scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot and rich white fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken in cream sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe lightly chilled, at about 10-12°C, in a large white wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45671377043522,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/dominique-romain-collet-2023-chablis-grand-cru-valmur-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}