Ratings
WE 89 · VIV 4.0
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Chatelain |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | White brilliant, pale golden yellow |
| Aroma | Floral, citrus (grapefruit, lemon, lime), elderflower, gooseberry, mint, flint, mineral, spicy notes |
| Palate | Lively, mineral and spicy mouth with good tension and focus, pronounced minerality, balanced acidity, and a flinty taste typical of the terroir |
| Finish | Long mineral finish with lingering citrus and flinty notes |
| Food Pairing | marine fish, whitebait, seafood, veal, poultry |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | 4 to 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | Very low residual sugar |
| Aging Process | Aged in stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16-18°C with temperature control |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay soils with high proportion of silex (flint) |
| Vine Age | Young vines |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Chatelain is a historic family estate cultivating vines since 1630, now in its twelfth generation. Les Chailloux means 'Hot Stones' referring to the flinty soils that give the wine its signature minerality. |