Gerard Tremblay Petit Chablis 2019
Primary flavours

Lemon

Pineapple

Ripe Lemon

Yellow Grapefruit

Acacia

Hay

Limestone
Details
Characteristically pale in colour, its aromas are super sour citrus candy fruits, with a backdrop of white flowers underpinned by straw and hay. Unmistakeably mineral, its a Petit Chablis that is quite bracing - it is high in acidity! But that's exactly what to love about this mouth watering wine. Here is an invitation to shuck a dozen oysters or shell some prawns, cut a cheek of lemon and enjoy the sunshine. A thirst quenching drop that could easily substitute your sparkling 'aqua' for an afternoon when you're not busy. So crisp and so chic.
Chablis? We are not sure if it ever fell out of fashion, but it was a slightly lacklustre vibe for a while, with multiple producers making wines that were far from exciting, like visiting an art gallery with only blank canvasses. Chardonnay purgatory. Some are a little more curious and pique our interest these days, such as this nervy Petit Chablis from Tremblay. There are many a 'Tremblay' family living in Chablis, it's a very common name - but few as steeped in history as Vincent. A 6th generation son (to Gerard) running the humble 30ha Chablis estate, which has a newly built gravity fed winery. Why is this cool? Well, gravity allows for any unnecessary pumping and avoids any fruit manipulation allowing for a Chablis that is grown and made in Chablis to taste as close to how Chablis always has over the years. Its restoring history through modernisation, and preserving it's authenticity of character and place. The Chablis they produce are entirely made in stainless steel, really striving for that classic character of delicacy. They are minerally luncheon wines so heavily referenced in pop culture, even Brian the dog in Family Guy drinks it... and he sure is one sophisticated pooch!
Chablis? We are not sure if it ever fell out of fashion, but it was a slightly lacklustre vibe for a while, with multiple producers making wines that were far from exciting, like visiting an art gallery with only blank canvasses. Chardonnay purgatory. Some are a little more curious and pique our interest these days, such as this nervy Petit Chablis from Tremblay. There are many a 'Tremblay' family living in Chablis, it's a very common name - but few as steeped in history as Vincent. A 6th generation son (to Gerard) running the humble 30ha Chablis estate, which has a newly built gravity fed winery. Why is this cool? Well, gravity allows for any unnecessary pumping and avoids any fruit manipulation allowing for a Chablis that is grown and made in Chablis to taste as close to how Chablis always has over the years. Its restoring history through modernisation, and preserving it's authenticity of character and place. The Chablis they produce are entirely made in stainless steel, really striving for that classic character of delicacy. They are minerally luncheon wines so heavily referenced in pop culture, even Brian the dog in Family Guy drinks it... and he sure is one sophisticated pooch!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, no fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Chablis
country
France
Grape type
Chardonnay
Wine Maker
Gerard Tremblay
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
This classically-inspired white wine from Domaine Tremblay works wonders with the local Chardonnay grapes, bringing out a brightness and food-friendliness that definitely goes above and beyond the everyday. Oysters or garlic butter-stuffed escargot would be the traditional pairings with this wine, but if assorted molluscs aren’t your cup of tea, you’ll find similarly brilliant results with cheesy pastries, golden fried fish, steamed mussels, and herby sausages, too. It’s also great with creamy pasta dishes - especially if rich seafood like lobster is involved - and family favourites like chicken Kiev and puff pastry pies with a chicken, pork, or creamy vegetable filling.
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Food

Seafood

Oysters

Aperitif
Tastes

Tangy

Salty
Moods

Always A Winner

You'll know when
Seasons

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Chablis, France
Chablis is located in the northern part of Burgundy and is known for its very distinctive style of Chardonnay. The region is famous for its limestone-based soil types, known as Kimmeridgian marl which is made up of oyster shells that settled on the ocean floor a very long time ago. This is what makes these wines so unique with the mineral profile to the wine that has made Chablis an adjective for steely Chardonnay worldwide.
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