{"title":"Pascal Bouchard Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pascal-bouchard-chablis-1er-cru-montmains-2024","title":"2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains | Premier Cru White Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 PASCAL BOUCHARD | MONTMAINS | CHABLIS 1ER CRU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is classic Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot overworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot over-oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot trying to be Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimmeridgian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a little oak for texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from southeast-facing slopes in one of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is beautifully judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% STAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% OAK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 MONTHS ON FINE LEES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Premier Cru Chablis that gives you both freshness and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePASCAL BOUCHARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Bouchard is a long-established Chablis producer working across:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes classic cuvées alongside old-vine and premium bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Montmains sits right in the heart of that Premier Cru story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse oak carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd let Chablis remain Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMONTMAINS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontmains is one of the important Premier Cru climats on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft bank of the Serein\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd enough natural breadth to make the wine attractive even when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Bouchard’s Montmains comes from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoutheast-facing slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep calcareous clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beneath that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN SUBSOIL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the wine the foundation Chablis lovers are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd tension. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKIMMERIDGIAN SUBSOIL\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the defining geological stories of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimmeridgian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcareous clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimestone-rich subsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient marine influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination helps shape the style of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaline drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that distinctive Chablis tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Chardonnay from a very specific place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Pascal Bouchard gets the balance right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing and settling, the must is divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% FERMENTED IN TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STAINLESS STEEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% FERMENTED IN OAK BARRELS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a very smart split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel preserves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak contributes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen both components remain on their fine lees for around \u003cstrong\u003e10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e before blending and a final period in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what good Premier Cru Chablis should deliver. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh orchard notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen underneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate opens round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the structure builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing clumsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a beautifully composed Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRIOCHE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROUNDNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALANCE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFULLNESS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Montmains. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChablis Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontmains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-bank Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast-facing slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep calcareous clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimmeridgian subsoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80% stainless-steel fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% oak fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 10 months on fine lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal blending and maturation in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrioche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood fullness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Chablis style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal with seafood or white meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring potential up to around five years \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Chablis territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled snapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeafood pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish with beurre blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite meat in cream sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because there’s 20% oak in the mix, this has enough breadth to handle richer dishes than a completely unoaked Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eMONTMAINS. PREMIER CRU. KIMMERIDGIAN. 80% STEEL. 20% OAK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus. Brioche. Mineral freshness. Length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for Premier Cru Chablis? The 2024 Pascal Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is a 100% Chardonnay from southeast-facing slopes on deep calcareous clay over Kimmeridgian subsoil. Fermented 80% in stainless steel and 20% in oak before around 10 months on fine lees, it combines expressive citrus, subtle brioche, mineral freshness, rounded texture and excellent length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pascal Bouchard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479290736942,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024PascalBouchardChablis1erCruMontmains.png?v=1787708198"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/pascal-bouchard-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}