{"product_id":"2023-domaine-chevalier-ladoix-blanc-bois-de-mont-liberty","title":"2023 Domaine Chevalier, Ladoix Blanc `Bois de Mont` - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Chevalier family have made wine from their 15 hectares of vines, in the village of Ladoix, since 1850. Today, fourth generation Claude Chevalier is at the helm, running the estate with his two talented daughters Julie and Chloé. They recently renamed themselves Domaine Chevalier \u0026amp; Filles (‘and daughters’), a nod to these strong women who are taking this dynamic domaine forward and putting Ladoix on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eChloé is now responsible for the winemaking at Domaine Chevalier and produces exceptional, fruit-forward white wines with a lifted fragrance that typifies great Burgundy, at relatively modest prices. The oak is always nicely balanced, with a lively acidity to lift the nutty fruit on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Ladoix Blanc `Bois de Mont` is an excellent introduction to this village, showcasing both the marked minerality and linear acidity imparted on the wines by the chalk-clay soils here and how perfectly Chloé manages to integrate the oak, 20% of which is new for this wine. The Ladoix Blanc 1er Cru `Les Gréchons` is a step up in intensity. This prime, south-facing site is located at the top of the Ladoix slope with 25-year-old vines and produces a wine with great vivacity. The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, from a parcel to the northwest of Ladoix on clay-limestone marls, is made with 40% new oak, which is perfectly integrated, creating a powerful, yet elegant expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eChloé also makes fantastic red wines. The Ladoix Rouge, a blend of eight parcels from across the village, with an average vine age of 45 years, has a real vibrancy to it, with bright red fruit and floral hints. The Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru ‘Les Valozières’ is one of the most highly regarded 1er Cru vineyard sites in Aloxe-Corton, located at the base of the Corton Grand Cru strip. This wine has concentrated notes of bramble and dark cherry fruit and is well-balanced with soft, ripe tannins and sweet spice flavours, which linger on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLadoix sits at the foot of the famous hill of Corton, just to the north of the town of Beaune. The south-easterly facing vineyards lie on chalky-clay soils and the vines are on average 15 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn 2023, the winter was milder than average. However, the alternation of warmer and colder days caused a slight delay in the start of the vegetative cycle, which spanned the first two weeks of April. With excellent climatic conditions at the beginning of May, the vine grew at a steady pace. Flowering took place at the beginning of June, predicting a harvest in early September. The grape output was generous, and the harvest volume was promising. July was very unstable, and two hail episodes in mid-July caused some very localized damage. The ripening took place in very hot and sunny weather. The grapes reached maturity from the beginning of September and the harvest ended at the end of the month. Careful sorting in the vineyard and in the winery was often necessary to bring in the grapes in the best condition. Overall, 2023 was a plentiful vintage of excellent quality, with great maturity and powerful and balanced aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFermentation took place over 6-12 weeks in French oak barrels before the wine spent further months ageing in barrel prior to fining and filtering. After a few weeks resting, bottling took place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Chardonnay is bright yellow in colour, with aromas of lemon rind and fresh butter. The palate is medium bodied and refreshing, with firm structure with ripe fruit intensity to round the finish, along with gentle vanilla notes from the time spent in barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56603325071738,"sku":null,"price":44.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/4e81c1f1-f056-4c6c-954b-1f47145d9db2__250x500_0ab8c18c-d62c-4bd9-abc1-15ce46dec5f7.jpg?v=1771425424","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2023-domaine-chevalier-ladoix-blanc-bois-de-mont-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}