Chablis, Domaine de la Motte Size:75cl

Chablis, Domaine de la Motte Size:75clLots of lovely ripe stone fruit aromas and hot stones on the nose. Followed by generous, pronounced fruit on the palate with nectarine skins and a soft acidity. Domaine de la Motte is a 25 hectare, family run winery handed down from father to son since 1950. Now under the stewardship of Bernard Michaut, an ex chef, who works with his son Adrien. Their winemaking is meticulous and the wines are benchmarks for the region. They are fastidious about

but always maintains a certain savoury character without developing overripe flavours

succulent Valpolicella accompanied by crisp acidity and a long

there were bright jewels everywhere you looked here

The absence of rainfall in the spring encouraged good fruit set and excellent plant health

berry fruit or dark chocolate

then destemmed and selected one last time

Slight bitterness follows that leaves a long and lingering fresh taste in the mouth

Juniper buds and berries are used to ensure the gin is as dry as possible

and is really a great food wine

making non-vintage rosé champagne was virtually unthinkable

Nikolaus produces an international range of varieties as well as the ever more important local varieties of Gruner Veltliner and Riesling

The patient work of the oak is evident in these wines that appear elegant and structured