Domaine Alain Chavy Saint Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly
13% Vol
Alain Chavy bought this plot of land in Saint Aubin which had never been planted with vines. While initially challenging to grow due to the rocky terroir, En Remilly now produces wonderfully elegant wines with rich character and superb typicity.
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Domaine Alain Chavy Saint Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly
€72.00
Ex Tax: €58.54
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose has aromas of citrus and stone fruits with hints of brioche, almonds, and butter.
Palate
The palate is medium-bodied with a vibrant acidity and creamy texture. Very well balanced, the finish is long with persistent flavours of butter and citrus fruits.
Fact Sheet
Maturation
Maturation takes place in 30% new French oak for a period of 12 months.
Alcohol %
13%
Region/AOC
Saint Aubin, Burgundy
Vintage
2019
Producer
Alain Chavy
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs very well with creamy dishes and seafood. Also a good match for roasted white meats.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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