Burgundy

Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu

Paul Nicolle

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Type

White Wine

Appellation

Chablis 1er Cru

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Mont de Milieu is a rather cool premier cru site just north of Fleys, heading towards the cluster of Grand Crus. With comparatively less sun than other premier crus, Mont de Milieu always shows a higher acidity and racy profile. Wines from Paul Nicolle are fermented and aged in large horizontal stainless steel tanks which allow for extra contact with the lees. This results in a richly textured Chablis with minimal oak to ensure a bright and fresh flavor.

Viticulture

Vineyard name

Mont de Mileu

Soil type

Kimmeridgean limestone soils, with a high concentration of clay topsoil

Vine age40-60 year old vines

Vineyard size2 hectares

ExpositionSouth / Southwest

Vinification

Wine undergoes natural yeast fermentation and Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks

ElevageAged 12-18 months on lees in stainless steel tanks

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Paul Nicolle

Founded in 1979

20 hectares

The domaine Paul Nicolle is firmly rooted in the village of Fleys, a winemaker village in the middle of the vines located just four kilometers from the town of Chablis. The Nicolle family traces their history in Fleys back to the late 19th century. The domaine was originally created by Paul Nicolle in the 1950s, and was then revived by his grandson Charly many decades later. The domaine has long applied integrated farming methods and is committed to sustainable agriculture through the HVE (High Environmental Value) certification.

The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located mostly around the village of Fleys, including holdings in two premier crus: Les Fourneaux and Mont de Milieu. A total of six appellations are produced under Paul Nicolle's name: Peti...