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Ageing the 2019s

to the rhythm

of the seAsons

J. Moreau & Fils, Chablis

A fine balance of sugar and acidity levels of potential alcohol, fine concentration, and
along with good concentration rather surprisingly, some very appealing acidity.
it began with the 2019 harvest, which Lucie since then, the malolactic fermentation slowly
Depuydt, enologist and winemaker at the J. came to an end in December, and the wines of
Moreau & Fils wine house, began on 11 september, the 2019 vintage are now resting on their lees,
getting straight to the heart of the matter with growing in sophistication and complexity. Time is
fermentation already starting on 16 september. doing its thing in the peace and quiet of the cellar.
yields were down between 10-30% over the 2018 Blending and selection of the 2019 Chablis is
harvest, which was the result of a series of weather planned for April. The premier and grand crus
events that hit the vines, with frost, hail, tricky are now patiently waiting until next year – like
flowering, heatwaves, hydric stress, and a touch of fledglings, they’ll fly away when they’re good
sunburn on the grapes in July. But there was some and ready!
consolation in the fine quality of the juice, the good

Antonin Rodet, Mercurey
2019 was marked by heat and drought. The vines the whites may be dense, but they have vigor.
gave what they could, and although volumes were in terms of ageing this powerful vintage in oak,
small, the grapes were concentrated, packed with winemaker Anne-Laure hernette opted for gentler
sunshine and color. wood to preserve the finesse of the wines. The oak
At Antonin Rodet, ageing the wines is carried out was still naturally very present prior to malolactic
to the rhythm of the seasons and according to the fermentation, and for the others, the imprint of the
temperature in the cellar, which triggers reactions barrel is already integrated into the wine.
in the wines. the reds are all about power, fruit, and intense
By mid-March, the malolactic fermentation of both colors which characterize this vintage and foretell
reds and whites was still ongoing for some cuvées. of wines with good keeping potential.
others were clearly waiting for the spring to start.
initial tastings have been promising. The wines
are balanced and fruity, and very crisp.

Bouchard Aîné & Fils, Beaune
Rare and sublime 2019! By early April, half of the wines had completed
The 2019 harvest offered grapes in perfect health, their malolactic fermentation. This exceptional
aside from a little sunburn, their very thick skins vintage was aged in barrels with 30% new wood
promise wonderful color for the reds, and the on average, and continues to develop in the peace
whites are extremely fragrant. of the cellar.
Many of the bunches showed good millerandage the reds are elegant and powerful, revealing
which resulted in very sweet and aromatic juice. notes of cherries in eau de vie and blueberry. The
Despite the heatwave temperatures during the balance in the mouth is perfect, with good tannins
summer months, the wines are now offering lovely that are already rounded.
freshness thanks to good acidity. The Chardonnays the whites are smooth and poised, combining
and Pinot noirs are well-balanced with a higher crispness and maturity in rounded and generous
average level of potential alcohol than usual at wines with aromas of quince and apricot.
14°, and acidity promising a vintage with ideal you can look forward to discovering this vintage
ageing potential. in 2021.

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