{"product_id":"lucien-le-moine-chablis-chardonnay-1er-cru-montmains-burgundy-chablis-1er-2023-750ml-introductory-offer","title":"Lucien Le Moine Chablis Chardonnay 1er Cru Montmains Burgundy Chablis 1er 2023 750ml  (Introductory Offer)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant, mineral and deeply expressive Premier Cru Chablis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucien Le Moine's 2023 Chablis Premier Cru Montmains is a beautifully poised expression of Chardonnay from one of Chablis' classic left-bank Premier Cru sites. Montmains is a relatively cool, wind-exposed vineyard rooted in Kimmeridgian marl, conditions that naturally favor freshness, tension and the distinctive mineral character associated with fine Chablis. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is precise yet generous, opening with aromas of fresh lemon, green apple and citrus zest, followed by subtle notes of white flowers, almond and crushed stone. The palate combines ripe Chardonnay fruit with vibrant acidity and a firm mineral core, showing excellent concentration without sacrificing freshness. Chalky, saline nuances emerge toward the finish, which is long, clean and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucien Le Moine is the tiny Beaune-based micro-négociant founded by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin. Their highly individual approach emphasizes extended aging on the full lees, minimal movement of the wine, no racking during élevage, and bottling without fining or filtration. The result is a style that combines remarkable texture and depth with a transparent expression of each individual vineyard. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontmains is especially compelling in the hands of Lucien Le Moine: the vineyard's naturally cool personality and mineral backbone provide a striking counterpoint to the house's rich, lees-driven texture. The result is a Chablis with both immediate presence and excellent potential for further development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProfessional Review\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen Meadows (Burghound) notes:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith respect to 2023, Mounir told me that “it is a vintage of excess in every sense of the term. We again had, at least from a historical perspective, an extreme growing season if perhaps not quite as extreme as those of several other recent vintages. Yields were high everywhere, alcohols were generous, acidities were lowish without being actually low and despite all of this, I believe 2023 is an exceptionally good vintage. One of the all-time greats? No, but certainly as good as any number of vintages over the past 20 years and better than many. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chablis Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional partner for oysters, shellfish, scallops, grilled or roasted fish, lobster, poultry in cream sauce and soft goat cheeses. Its combination of acidity, minerality and texture also makes it an excellent choice for richer seafood preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve lightly chilled. Lucien Le Moine recommends decanting its wines, even whites, to allow naturally retained CO2 from the long élevage to dissipate and the wine to fully reveal its aromatics and texture. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53851030585627,"sku":"210000060942","price":138.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/nrizo8ecnefgmos6hovt.jpg?v=1788197017","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/lucien-le-moine-chablis-chardonnay-1er-cru-montmains-burgundy-chablis-1er-2023-750ml-introductory-offer","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}