2020 | Clement Lavallee | Chablis Les Ardillers

On the nose, notes of citrus peel, bread crust, dried white flowers. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and with a long, chalky finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: An incredible début, the 2019 Chablis Les Ardillers is Lavallée's first release, and he has hit the ground running. Opening in the glass with notes of citrus zest, warm bread, waxy citrus rind and dried white flower, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, its satiny attack segueing into a taut, chiseled mid-palate. Concluding with a long, chalky finish, it is worth a special effort to seek out.

Producer Information

Clément Lavallée comes from a long line of Chablis growers and winemakers, but the 2019 vintage is the first under his own label. After an early interest in oenology, at the age of 15, Clement decided to travel France and the world looking for inspiration. His route began with Domaine Verret in Saint-Bris and continued on to Domaine des Terres de Velle and Armand Heitz in the Côte de Nuits, where he developed his knowledge of making great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while also learning about biodynamic viticulture. After a detour in Beaujolais, the next stop was at Château Margaux to discover what goes into making an iconic wine. He then went on to work for Domaine Chapoutier, furthering his knowledge of biodynamic principles and learning to manage both small and large production volumes simultaneously. He finished his tour in Australia at Rutherglen, the culmination of a journey that led Clément to not only discover new winemaking techniques but also to discover himself.

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