Régnard Chablis Saint Pierre
Chablis, France
Vintage:2022 (Current)
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Overview
Régnard, one of the oldest and most prestigious houses in Chablis, was founded by Zéphir Régnard in 1860. In 1984, Baron Patrick de Ladoucette purchased Régnard and has perpetuated the style and tradition of the wines. Respectful of tradition, Régnard continues to offer a complete range of Chablis wines, including Grands Crus, Premiers Crus, Chablis and Petit Chablis.
Chablis Saint Pierre is made from vines planted on Kimmeridgian soils (limestone and clay) on the appellation's best exposed slopes.
Winemaking
During the harvest, all the grapes are handpicked and then pressed. The must then passes into a small vat for natural clarification and the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. Four different types of yeast are used for fermentation, each bringing a specific character to the wine. This enables the Régnard team to achieve great complexity in its wines. Each tank receives cultural yeast to start the fermentation.
The temperature of the fermentation is regulated at 68-71ºF by water that is circulated in the double lining of the tank. After the first fermentation, all of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. Bacteria is added to begin this fermentation, which reduces the wine’s acidity and gives it more complexity and stability.
For 6 to 8 months months, the wine ages in 100% stainless steels vats. The wine is then filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Clear, lemon pale color. The nose is expressive, lively, tight and mineral, revealing aromas of fresh fruit (green apple, lemon) with a floral note of lemongrass. The palate is marked by good body and freshness. Gourmet finish with notes of toast and a hint of Chablis minerality.
Harvest Notes
An exceptionally warm spring in 2022 with rising temperatures in May gave vegetation a boost. A dry spell followed throughout July. The health of the vines was excellent: no rain, no disease.
Technical Information
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Wine Alcohol: 12.5%