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Philippe Chautard
In the kingdom of Crémants, times have changed. At Louis Picamelot estate, a 80 year-old estate, they are far from the very first sparkling wines : even if they are proud of the bottles which had been embarked in Paul-Emile Victor’s cases in 1948-1949 for Antarctica , they are much prouder of XXI century’s Cuvées.
Here are produced top range Crémants, which have been namely praised by Guide Hachette this year.
The estate, founded in 1926 by Louis Picamelot, then managed by Philippe Chautard since 1987, is leading this movement.
Picamelot produces 120 000 bottles. With grapes selected among around 60 winegrowers, located from Vergisson ( Maconnais ) to Côtes de Nuits, but also with grapes harvested in Picamelot’s own vineyards.
Three years is, according to Philippe Chautard, the minimum time required for a Cuvée like “ Jean-Baptiste” or a “Clos du Chaigne”.
Same situation when Philippe Chautard dared to launch the overgrafting of Chardonnay on Pinot Noir vine stocks in Saint-Aubin appellation, in order to get the next harvest (2009) in white Saint-Aubin. A whole year of everyday work at vineyards to be sure of the success of the operation. All for a wine that will not be sold before 2011.
Their Cuvées “Jeanne Thomas” or “Jean-Baptiste” have been already widely gold and silver awarded and are served in great restaurants.
If Chef Jacques Lameloise , 3 stars restaurant of Chagny, is recommending them to its guests, that’s more than a sign….That is recognition !
Domaine Louis Picamelot
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Burgundy
