Philippe Chatillon
La Grande Chaude Chardonnay Vielles Vignes 2018
From old vines of organically grown Chardonnay comes a wine that demands a fancy- shmancy meal. Slightly smoky, fuller body with racy acidity, and a very mineral driven palate with an oily texture. A wine with a very natural character but still approachable, elegant, and not overwhelming.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Jura, France
Tastes like: Dry slate, sea salt, bruised green apple, roasted almond skins
Best with: Hard cheeses, thanksgiving dinner, pork carnitas tacos, chicken inasal
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 12%
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Philippe Chatillon
Based in Arbois, Jura, Philippe Chatillon has achieved notoriety for his extreme commitment to the natural philosophy. Now, his work can be found on wine lists of the swankiest restaurants and wine bars in the world from New York to London, and now, Manila.
a closer look
Behind the Bottle
In the appellation of Arbois, Philippe Chatillon has tended to his small, 2 hectare vineyard of steep, marl rich soil since 2013. Working biodynamically with no pesticides or chemical fertilizers whatsoever, his extreme philosophy is perhaps best exemplified by his work in the cellar. Although spontaneous fermentation, no fining, and no filtration is normal for natural wine — he uses the vibrations of singing bowls and crystal harps to achieve balance within the large wooden barrels of aging wines. Trust us, it works.