{"title":"Louis Michel \u0026 Sons","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1bfl9wa\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading winery from \u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChablis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its pure, unfiltered expression of Chardonnay. The estate is world-renowned for its conscious choice not to use oak, which allows the focus to be entirely on terroir, minerality, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1f19sh0\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eThe origin of Louis Michel \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils was founded in the 19th century and has since remained in the hands of the same family. Through generations, the house has stayed true to one clear vision: Chablis must reflect the vineyard, not the cellar technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eWhere many Burgundy producers use oak, Louis Michel consciously chose a different path. This philosophy has given the house a unique international position within Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ey8wkv\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eChablis as a foundation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eLouis Michel's vineyards are spread across the most important parts of Chablis, including Premier Cru and Grand Cru locations. The region belongs to the northernmost wine regions of Burgundy and is known for its cool climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThe famous Kimmeridge soil, rich in limestone and fossil remnants, plays a central role here. This subsoil provides tension, length, and the characteristic minerality for which Chablis is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1u5xr4h\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eGrapes and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eLouis Michel works exclusively with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in its purest form. The style is crisp, linear, and entirely focused on terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eCharacteristic of the wines are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6pvmq1\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003epronounced minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsspm9\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003efresh, lively acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gwuqja\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003epristine fruit expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"124g8lf\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003ea dry, precise structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eThe absence of oak ensures that the wine remains completely transparent in its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"121kw55\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eWinemaking and philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eLouis Michel's philosophy is simple yet consistent: minimal intervention. Fermentation and aging take place in stainless steel tanks, preserving the natural characteristics of the grape and the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eThis approach results in wines that are instantly recognizable as Chablis, without the influence of oak or other external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ty6icx\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eLouis Michel within Chablis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eWithin Chablis, Louis Michel is considered one of the purest interpreters of the region. The house symbolizes a style where precision and terroir are central, thereby forming a clear contrast with producers who opt for oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eFor lovers of classic, crisp Chablis, Louis Michel is a benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b772t4\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils at Perfectewijn.nl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eAt Perfecte Wijn, you will find Louis Michel \u0026amp; Fils as a representative of pure Chablis. These wines demonstrate how Chardonnay develops when terroir is completely central, without masking influences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"louis-michel-fils-chablis-premier-cru-montmain-2022","title":"Louis Michel \u0026 Fils Chablis Premier Cru Montmain 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eThe Louis Michel Chablis Premier Cru Montmain 2022 beautifully demonstrates why this house is so beloved by lovers of pure Chablis: everything here revolves around tension, chalky precision, and a saline, terroir-driven style without oak influence. Montmain is located on the left bank of the Serein and is known at Louis Michel for its cooler, wind-exposed location, which gives this wine extra freshness and focus. Montmain is also a Premier Cru climat within Chablis. What is a Premier Cru in Chablis? It is an officially recognized climat with a higher quality status than ordinary Chablis, linked to a specific location and its own style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eThe power of this wine begins on the left bank of the Serein, in a climat that directly translates freshness and minerality into the glass. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16e0yvi\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmain is located on the left bank of the Serein, within the Premier Cru zone of Chablis. Louis Michel works with 4 plots within this climat. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ndjbj8\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards have a southeastern exposure. This helps to build ripeness while the wine maintains its crisp linearity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jwqscf\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The subsoil is Kimmeridgian, with hard limestone in a pronounced clayey matrix. In some places, the soil is quite deep, giving Montmain a little more breadth without losing its chalky character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14i1q67\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmain is a cool, in some years even cold, climat that is susceptible to spring frost. The slope is open to the wind, which contributes to a fresher, tighter style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w2co9v\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plots were planted in 1983 and 1987. Within the domain, they connect to vineyards with an average age of about 50 years on the most prestigious plots of Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eIn the cellar, Louis Michel deliberately remains in the background, so that Montmain primarily tastes of its own origin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rv8i0\" data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation is long, with indigenous yeasts and temperature-controlled tanks. This is followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation, which adds extra texture without removing the freshness from the wine. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhn9u\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eAging \/ Oak aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 18–20 months exclusively in stainless steel, with as little intervention as possible. This choice keeps the wine crisp, precise, and fully focused on chalk, salinity, and pure Chardonnay expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003eEverything here revolves around one grape that can show its tightest and most mineral face in Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c1zadc\" data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e100% Chardonnay – Chablis Premier Cru Montmain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay forms the complete basis here, giving the wine its combination of citrus, apple, chalkiness, and saline tension. In this appellation, this results in a pure, precise, and classically structured Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eOn the nose, you get spicy floral notes, toasted almond, candied lemon, and apple. The mouth is lively, chalky, and saline, with a pure attack and great precision. This is an accessible but serious Premier Cru with beautiful energy and clear terroir expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9leoza\" data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3847\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14 °C works best here, as this range beautifully brings out both the aromatic finesse and the chalky tension and saline length. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14t399v\" data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shellfish and crustaceans, rich fish dishes like salmon or tuna, and mild soft cheeses pair particularly well here. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4044\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xns35\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003e4.1 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent rating that shows Montmain is also widely appreciated by wine lovers. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xnnzz4\" data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4260\"\u003eMore information about Louis Michel \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4724\"\u003eLouis Michel \u0026amp; Fils has been making Chablis since 1850 and is still firmly rooted in the heart of the region. The family operates with a very clear philosophy: wine is made in the vineyard, the cellar should remain as discreet as possible, and stainless steel best preserves the original expression of each terroir. This is precisely why Louis Michel's wines are so recognizable, precise, pure, and unmistakably Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45082589921359,"sku":"5998","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Louis_Michel_Chablis_Premier_Cru_Montmain.webp?v=1776079791"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-louis-michel-fils.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}