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Domaine Louis Michel et Fils - 2016 Séchets 1er Cru

Domaine Louis Michel et Fils - 1er Cru Séchets 2016

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93/100

Robert Parker

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"In my opinion, the 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Séchets is the most refined of Louis Michel’s Premiers Crus this year. It unfolds in the glass with aromas of lemon oil, oatmeal, honeycomb, and dried white flowers. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, concentrated, and textured, with superb liveliness and tension and a long, briny finish.” (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) A Premier Cru with aging potential, in the purest Chablis tradition!

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Estate

Domaine Louis Michel & Fils

Vintage

1er Cru Séchets

Vintage

2016

Designation

Chablis 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

Kimmeridgian soil. Left bank. Hard limestone on a clay matrix; shallow, whitish soil with low fertility. Very bright and well-ventilated, on a gentle slope. East-southeast exposure.

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Extended fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Extended aging at moderate temperatures. Fining with bentonite if necessary.

Livestock farming

Aged on fine lees for 12 to 16 months, exclusively in stainless steel tanks, with minimal handling, and lightly filtered prior to bottling.

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Lemon-yellow dress

Nose

Aromas of grapefruit, stone, and flowers

Palate

Dense and exceptionally pure, with a distinct sense of tension and minerality, complemented by notes of white fruit.

Serve

Decant at 12-14°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with Bouchot mussels, scallops, frog legs with parsley...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)

Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

A long-established family in Chablis, the Michels cultivate the finest vineyards, both Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The estate is also one of the very few to offer the Grenouilles grand cru, of which La Chablisienne remains the primary producer. Since 1969, winemaking has been carried out in stainless steel tanks, so the wines here often start out quietly in the bottle, but their minerality comes through effortlessly after a few years of aging.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

In my opinion, the 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Séchets is the most refined of Louis Michel’s Premiers Crus this year. It unfolds in the glass with aromas of lemon oil, oatmeal, honeycomb, and dried white flowers. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, concentrated, and textured, with superb liveliness and tension and a long, salty finish. It’s worth seeking out!

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Burghound

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