Les Reculerons has a distinctive mineral backbonewhich underpins floral aromas and a whisper of smoke.Textured and rich, with a delicious tangy and creamyfinish.Producer NoteChâteau de Chamilly is situated in the appellation of Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise,between the Côte de Beaune to the north and the hills of the Mâconnais to thesouth. The Château was purchased by the Desfontaine family in the 19th centuryand the vineyard was then expanded to include several blocks of first growth land inMercurey. The estate has been handed down through the generations and since1999, the 16 hectare estate has been run by Véronique Desfontaine and her sons,Xavier and Arnaud. They studied viticulture and gained experience in Australia andNew Zealand respectively. There is a strong focus on quality, while maintainingutmost respect for the vineyard. It is managed following the principles of la LutteRaisonée', or sustainable agriculture and farmed using organic preparations. Aphilosophy of minimal intervention takes place in the winery, where they producedelicious benchmark Côte Chalonnaise wines.VintageThe 2015 warm summer saw early flowering, with rapid development. Ripening wasslowed due to hot July temperatures, but rain at the end of the month easeddrought pressures. A cooler August allowed ripening to advance. Fine weatherduring the harvest resulted in superb quality fruit with excellent phenolic ripeness.VineyardThe plot of ‘les Reculerons’ is a one hectare 'lieu-dit', or named plot, which is situatedat 250 to 265 metres above sea level. It is planted with a southern orientation at thebase of a slope, protecting the site from the northerly winds. The 45 year old vinesare pruned according to the Guyot training method and yield 55 hectolitres perhectare. The vines are grown in a grey marl and clay soil with Kimmeridgian layersand brown clay at the surface. There is also silex present in the soil, a flintycomponent which imparts a subtle smoky character to the wine.WinemakingThe grapes were vinified with minimal intervention in concrete tanks. Settling tookplace for 12 to 14 hours after a gentle pressing. Fermentation took place on the leesunder controlled temperatures and the wine was aged on its fine lees for 12 monthsin concrete vats.Tasting NoteLes Reculerons has a distinctive mineral backbone which underpins floral aromasand a whisper of smoke. A precise and crystalline wine which softens on the midpalate with a rich and rounder texture; finishing on a delicious, tangy saline note.Serving SuggestionPan-fried halibut, veal, green asparagus or goat’s cheese.GrapeChardonnay 100%