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But though undoubtedly rich, Mont de Milieu wines also retain racy acidity and a cool minerality, which become more apparent after several years of bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chablis-mont-de-milieu-lucien-le-moine-2022","title":"Chablis Mont de Milieu Lucien Le Moine 2022","description":"Lucien Le Moine, established in 1999 by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, operates as a micro-négociant in Burgundy, focusing on the élevag the ageing and maturation of wines sourced from various esteemed vineyards. Notably, Lucien Le Moine does not disclose the specific origins or the identities of the winemakers from whom they source their wines. This approach maintains confidentiality and allows them to focus on their unique élevage process. 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The 2021 vintage is approachable now but will reach its peak in a few more years.","brand":"Lucien Le Moine","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412773196106,"sku":"HED93260","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED93260.jpg?v=1781893549"},{"product_id":"chablis-mont-de-milieu-billaud-simon-2020","title":"Chablis Mont de Milieu Billaud Simon 2020","description":"Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Mont de Milieu 2020 is a full-bodied Chardonnay white wine from the Premier Cru climat of Mont de Milieu in the Chablis appellation of Burgundy. Founded in 1815, Domaine Billaud-Simon is renowned for producing some of the finest wines in Chablis, which have a particularly steely and mineral style. Today the estate is owned by the Faiveley family of famed Burgundian producer, Domaine Faiveley. 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Founded in 1815, Domaine Billaud-Simon is renowned for producing some of the finest wines in Chablis, which have a particularly steely and mineral style. Today the estate is owned by the Faiveley family of famed Burgundian producer, Domaine Faiveley. This release is the 2018 vintage from Les Clos, the largest climat in the Chablis Grand Cru belt, which tends to produce the region`s most powerful and full-bodied wines. \"The 2018 Chablis Montée de Milieu Premier Cru is one of the most complete wines in this range - at least today, in the early going. Creamy, ample and beautifully layered, the 2018 has so much to offer. Pear, white flowers, mint and spice all meld together in this super-expressive, promising Chablis from Billaud-Simon.\" Vinous, 2020","brand":"Domaine Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415058796874,"sku":"HED98215","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98215.jpg?v=1781901061"},{"product_id":"chablis-mont-de-milieu-samuel-billaud-2024","title":"Chablis Mont de Milieu Samuel Billaud 2024","description":null,"brand":"Samuel Billaud","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415085764938,"sku":"HED13399","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED13399.jpg?v=1781901128"},{"product_id":"chablis-mont-de-milieu-billaud-simon-2010","title":"Chablis Mont de Milieu Billaud Simon 2010","description":"Billaud Simon Chablis Mont de Milieu 2018 is a medium-bodied Chardonnay white wine produced from the Premier Cru, Mont der Milieu in the Chablis appellation of Burgundy. Founded in 1815, Domaine Billaud-Simon is renowned for producing some of the finest wines in Chablis, which have a particularly steely and mineral style. As of 2014) the estate is owned by the Faiveley family but is managed independently. This wine exhibits a clear expression of the Chablis terroir, offering minerality and precision on the palate.","brand":"Domaine Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415280439626,"sku":"HED20551","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED20551.jpg?v=1781901712"},{"product_id":"chablis-mont-de-milieu-william-fevre-2018","title":"Chablis Mont de Milieu William Fevre 2018","description":"Since its foundation in 1959, Domaine William Fèvre has become one of the biggest landowners in the region with 78 hectares of prestigious vineyards and is often cited as a benchmark for quality and terroir expression. 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The 2020s from Droin are classically proportioned wines which are approachable now but offer very good cellaring potential. \"The 2020 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is much more neutral and backward on the nose compared to the Vaillons, offering only light struck-flint aromas. The palate is taut and fresh, and very saline in the mouth. This is old-school Chablis, a bit mean but very long and superbly salty on the aftertaste. 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Following the frost challenges of 2021, the arrival of the warm and sun-kissed 2022 vintage brought relief to Chablis` winemakers, who were pleased with a bountiful harvest of exceptional quality.","brand":"Samuel Billaud","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417049616714,"sku":"HED94635","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED94635.jpg?v=1781906570"},{"product_id":"chablis-mont-de-milieu-samuel-billaud-2023","title":"Chablis Mont de Milieu Samuel Billaud 2023","description":"Chablis Mont de Milieu Samuel Billaud 2023 is crafted from grapes sourced from the Mont de Milieu Premier Cru vineyard, characterised by a unique blend of clay and limestone soils. The wine is produced with a yield of approximately 45hl\/ha. It undergoes 20% maturation in 500-litre barrels, which contributes to its texture and complexity. 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