Vallet Freres Marsannay Blanc

Name: Vallet Freres Marsannay Blanc
Brand: BOUTINOT
Price: 28.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Soft creamy oak notes on the distinctive Vallet nose.

Title

1 Bottle

6 Bottles

Variants

£28.95

Founded in 1864 by Pierre Bourée, Vallet Frères is now in the hands of the fourth generation of the family, Jean-Christophe Vallet. The family owns vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin including the entire monopole of Clos de la Justice and in the Grand Cru of Charmes-Chambertin. Vallet Frères also act as a négociant sourcing the best grapes from growers in other parts of Burgundy, with whom it has worked closely for decades.

Marsannay is described as 'the Golden Gate' to the Côte de Nuits and this is a classic example from Vallet Frères.

Soft creamy oak notes on the distinctive Vallet nose. Lemons and hints of cloves and vanilla follow with surprisingly but pleasantly taught and savoury notes; the lemon zings through and the acidity is well judged.

Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Grape	Chardonnay
ABV	13%
Vintage	2011
Size	75cl
Type / Colour	White
Style	Dry
Vegetarian	Yes
Vegan	Yes

Summary & Details

Country, France
Region, Burgundy
Grape,

Chardonnay

BREAK;

Style, Dry
ABV %, 13%
Vintage, 2011
Biodynamic,
Low Sulphur,
Low Intervention & Natural,
Organic,
Vegan, Yes
Food pairing, classic Burgundian chicken dishes, such as Poulet de Gaston Gerard (plump chicken in a mustard sauce), but this Marsannay can be matched to sushi when drunk young, and the lemony notes would suit a grilled sea bass. If you decide to cellar it, then try with a regional cheese such as Epoisses.
Ratings & Awards,

The Vineyard

Traditional practices have remained relatively unchanged both in the
vineyard and cellar since Vallet-Frères formation in 1864. Very low
yeilds are controlled by strict pruning practices. Limestone/clay soils
are ploughed, and the grapes are hand harvested. Rigorous grape
selection and no destemming (Vallet, like Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
are just one of a number of producers who still favour this technique).
Grapes undergo immediate pneumatic pressing (to avoid oxidization) and
fermentation in oak barrels with "batonnage" every day. Barrels are
rolled to gently combine the lees and wine. After 14-16 months in cask
the wine is bottled following a light filtration.

Delivery

UK Mainland

UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).

Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes

Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.

Non-UK Mainland

For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:

Isle of Man - £15.95 
Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
Northern Ireland - £12.95
Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
Isle of Wight - £8.95

Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.