Presentation
Created by Gérard's grandfather, Hippolyte Thomas, Domaine Gérard Thomas is located in Saint-Aubin, a winegrowing village in the south of Côte de Beaune, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. This 12-hectare family estate is now run by Gérard Thomas and his two daughters, Anne-Sophie and Isabelle, who represent the fourth generation. The vineyard, mainly planted with Chardonnay, extends over the communes of Saint-Aubin, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, and produces a wide range of great white wines.
Terroir
The vines are typically planted on brown limestone soils, known for imparting tension and complexity to white wines.
In the vineyard
Vineyard management involves careful seasonal treatments and soil care, aimed at preserving freshness and enhancing minerality.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing with a pneumatic press. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out in oak barrels (20% new). Lees stirring (bâtonnage) from November to March. After 10 months, the wine is racked, fined with bentonite for three weeks, then filtered and bottled at the estate.
Ageing
10 months in oak barrels, with 20% new oak.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
The nose reveals aromas of almond, lemongrass, and marzipan. On the palate, brioche and mineral notes typical of the appellation unfold gracefully. A complex and nuanced wine, elegant in its expression.
Food pairings
Best enjoyed with: Shellfish, Foie gras, Poultry