Domaine Grossot - Fleys (Yonne), France - Wineries on Waymarking.com

[FR] Les vins sont exclusivement issus de nos propres vignes. Nous avons la chance d’exploiter 18 hectares répartis sur de belles parcelles de Chablis et de Chablis Premiers Crus, à savoir Vaucoupin, Mont de Milieu, Côte de Troëmes, Fourchaume et les Fourneaux.

Les vignes du domaine sont situées en majorité sur la commune de Fleys, mais aussi sur les villages de Chablis, Chichée et Fontenay près Chablis.

[EN] Corinne and Jean Pierre Grossot, now joined by their daughter Eve, represent the third and fourth generations of winemakers at their family domaine. The estate is now counted among the elite of the appellation.

All of Grossot’s vineyards are on the right bank of the Serein River which is recognized as the finest part of the Chablis appellation. Their production is about two-thirds Chablis AOC and one third (5 hectares) of several Premier Crus, including Mont de-Milieu, Vaucoupin, and Fourneaux. The Grossots seek to produce exceptional Chablis wines - and especially their Chablis AOC - by keeping the rich, pure Chardonnay fruit, the unique mineral quality of the Kimmeridgian soil, and the lively fruity acidity and bouquet, in perfect balance. The grapes are hand-harvested, sorted in the vineyards and again at the winery, and gently pressed in a horizontal pneumatic press to ensure the fullest extraction of flavors and aromas. The juice ferments very slowly at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, and after a first racking, the wines rest in tanks to develop.

Farming practices: Grossot’s vineyard practices long went beyond the standards of culture raisonnée, which they practiced for over 20 years. In 2010, the Grossots began moving towards fully organic viticulture; they are now fully organic and certification is expected in 2015. By pruning severely, their vines have adequate aeration so the threat of problems requiring treatments (such as various forms of mildew and botrytis) are largely eliminated. The vines are fertilized using only organic materials, the soil is plowed, and grass is planted between the rows. No synthetic products are used. The Grossots recycle vine cuttings as fuel for heating the domaine’s buildings. These and other measures are examples of sustainable farming chez Grossot.

Winery Size: Medium 3,000 to 4,999 Cases Attached vineyard?: yes Tasting Room Available?: yes Days and hours of operation: Mo - Sa 9h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 18h00 (Call ahead) Charge for tasting?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Tours Available: no Cost of Tour: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Phone #: 03.86.42.44.64 Address: 4 route de Mont de Milieu 89800 Fleys Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link] Types of wines: Chablis Best Wine Tasted: Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaumes Rate the Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle: 22.00 (listed in local currency) Winery Club: No 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed Price per Bottle #2: Not Listed Wine Club Description:: Not listed Overall Comments:: Not listed

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