{"title":"Wine from Courtault-Michelet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/courtault_lignorelles-100x200_5c6eee26-a648-4f9c-98ec-5268144c98c7.jpg?v=1773583508\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Courtault-Michelet Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a new Estate, founded by Stephanie Courtault and her husband Vincent Michelet. \u003cbr\u003eStephany is the daughter of Jean Claude Courtault, who runs a family winery founded in 1984. Jean Claude arrived in Lignorelles in 1974 to work as a vineyard manager for one of the village's wine estates. In 1984, JC Courtault purchased 1.5 hectare of 4 year old vines in the Chablis area. Then, he rented a piece of land in the Chablis appellation area that he planted with the help of his wife, Marie-Chantal. This dynamic estate aims to fuse tradition with modernity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Founded: 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA native of Touraine, Jean-Claude Courtault arrived at Lignorelles in 1974 to work as Vineyard Manager for one of the village's wine estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1984, JC Courtault seized the chance to buy 1.5 hectares of 4 year old vines in the Chablis area. Next, he rented a plot of land in the Chablis appellation area, which he then planted up with the help of his wife, Marie-Chantal. And so the Estate Jean-Claude Courtault came into being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJC Courtault enlarged and worked his vineyard over time, whilst still fulfilling his duties as Vineyard Manager. He began producing wine, and in 1987, the process of bottling and marketing started. That year's wine was rewarded with a gold medal at the \"Concours Général des Vins de Paris\" competition. This medal was just the first of many awards and prizes that have punctuated JC Courtault's career, a mark of the quality and consistency of his wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1994 edition of the Guide Hachette gave something of a commercial boost to the Estate Jean-Claude Courtault, after it awarded the 1992 Chablis a favourite buy distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1995, with the estate boasting a dozen hectares of Chablis and Petit Chablis, Jean-Claude Courtault decided to devote himself to wine-growing on a full-time basis. He built a wine storehouse that included all the features necessary for optimal operating efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate has continued to develop its vineyard and now boasts a total of 17.60 hectares in production. This development drive is due to continue, with the arrival of Stéphanie, daughter of JC and MC Courtault, and her husband, Vincent Michelet. From now on it will be up to them to take up the challenge of producing Chablis wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces three of the four appellations found in the Chablis wine-growing region : Petit Chablis, Chablis,  Chablis 1er Cru and Chablis Grand Cru Valmur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 50,000 bottles are sold in France and abroad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Courtault-Michelet Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines of the Estate Jean-Claude Courtault are particularly renowned for their strong fruit character, the wine-grower's signature, if you like. These wines are regularly singled out for their quality, as can be seen in the Guide Hachette and various competitions - concours de Paris, Mâcon, Vignerons Indépendants. The Estate Jean-Claude Courtault sells and produces wines that have come from the estate's own vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vines are planted in accordance with the tradition of the Lignorelles area, in other words, every 5 rows, sufficient space is left for a tractor to pass. Planting density is on average around 6000 to 7000 vines per hectare, roughly equivalent to the mean for the Chablis wine-growing region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vineyard is sited on relatively hilly ground. Some plots have required considerable work on them before planting, with gradients of up to 1 in 2.5 (40%) possible. The oldest plots have 35 year-old vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Harvest generally begins at the end of September and lasts between 12 to 18 days, depending on the year. Our main aim is to harvest the grapes at their optimal ripeness. This allows us to obtain a higher sugar content in the grapes whilst still maintaining pH and acidity at the levels needed to make a well-balanced wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"michelet-petit-chablis-2023","title":"Michelet Petit Chablis 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichelet Petit Chablis is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.Golden . White flowers, fresh, lime and citrus aromas. Pleasant mouthfeel, supple, crisp, fruity flavors. Machine harvested at full maturity (around Sep. 25th - lasts 12-18 days) pneumatic press fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 8-10 days M.L (2 months after the harvest) aging on the lees until February racking fining if necessary cold stabilization filtration right before bottling in April. Ideal as an aperitif, the wine is an excellent companion to seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Courtault-Michelet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949250637871,"sku":"451499","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/michelet_petit_chablis_hq_label_74ffaf13-e884-43d0-8b51-0732525a5abf.jpg?v=1771492198"},{"product_id":"michelet-chablis-premier-cru-beauroy-2023","title":"Michelet Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichelet Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChablis is the northernmost wine region of Burgundy, renowned for producing some of the world's finest and most mineral-driven Chardonnay. The Premier Cru 'Beauroy' vineyard is located on the right bank of the Serein River on slopes with Kimmeridgian clay and limestone soils rich in fossilized oyster shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine displays a brilliant pale gold color with green reflections. The nose offers aromas of citrus, white flowers, and characteristic flinty minerality. On the palate, it is precise and elegant with bright acidity, flavors of green apple and lemon, and a long mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs excellently with oysters, shellfish, sushi, or simply prepared white fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-breaks\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVolume Pricing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice per Bottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$40.00 + Free Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$40.00 + Free Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$36.00 + Free Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Courtault-Michelet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567607472175,"sku":"452436","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/452436_web.jpg?v=1783377972"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-courtault-michelet.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}