{"product_id":"jean-claude-bessin-valmur-grand-cru-2024","title":"Jean-Claude Bessin - Chablis Grand Cru Valmur  2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJean-Claude Bessin and his wife, Evelyne, took the reins of Evelyne’s family vineyards in 1992 and began transforming the estate. Although the family had been growing grapes in Chablis since the 19th century, the wines were, until then, produced at a co-operative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJean-Claude Bessin’s cellar lies underneath the church in La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, north of the town of Chablis. From his 12 hectares, Bessin produces two Chablis village, four Chablis 1er Cru, including a special cuvée of Fourchaume labeled La Pièce au Comte, and a thought-after Valmur Grand Cru.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eToday, Romain, Jean-Claude and Evelyne’s son, works alongside his father in the vineyards and in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn the vineyard, Jean-Claude farms organically and aims to limit the yield of his old vines to 45-50 hl\/ha. When the harvest comes, the grapes are manually picked and thoroughly sorted. Harvest usually lasts no longer than 10 days to make sure all grapes are harvested at their optimal maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines Age: Planted 1947, 1962-1974, 1995-2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNortheastern side of Chablis, Kimmeridgian clay and limestone soil, surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePneumatically pressed with whole clusters. Ambient yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled tank and oak barrels (max. 10% used). Aged an additional 6-8 months on the lees after malolactic fermentation is complete. Blended and aged another few months in tank before bottled. Fining depending on the year, light filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eJean-Claude Bessin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chablis Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522073104520,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/2239\/7832\/files\/PhotoRoom_022_20231130_070249_7a666c11-33a0-4d52-834a-8ce90b312f70.jpg?v=1790182131","url":"https:\/\/vinonueva.com\/products\/jean-claude-bessin-valmur-grand-cru-2024","provider":"VinoNueva Fine \u0026 Rare Wine Miami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}