{"title":"Wine from Jean-Claude Courtault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/courtault_lignorelles-100x200.jpg?v=1773513499\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Claude Courtault \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEstate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a family owned winery founded by Jean-Claude Courtault in 1984. \u003c\/span\u003eA native of Touraine, Jean-Claude Courtault arrived in Lignorelles in 1974 to work as a vineyard manager for one of the villagees 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.\u003cbr\u003eThey released their first vintage in 1987 and the same year they were rewarded a gold medal at the \"Concours Genaral des Vins de Paris\" competition. This medal was just the first of many awards and prizes that have punctuated JC Courtaultes career, as a recognition of the quality and consistency of his wines. In 1995, the estate measured 12 hectares and progressively expanded to reach now 17.60 hectares in production. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe total annual production for the Domaine is 1000 hectoliters on average, split between Chablis and Petit Chablis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJean Claude has been joined recently by his daughter Stephanie and her husband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Claude Courtault \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEstate Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 18 hectare vineyard (44.50 acres), of which 17.60 are in production. The rest is planted to young vines. The vineyards are located in the communes of Beine, Lignorelles, Chablis, Fye and Villy. \u003cbr\u003eAll vines average 15 years of age or older with intense vine density of 6,000 plants per hectare. Pneumatic presses are used along with temperature controlled fermentation vats. Only stainless steel vats are used, not oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-jean-claude-courtault.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}