Vincent Mothe
Chablis, France
Guy Mothe built up his successful domaine in Fontenay-pres-Chablis by starting with a small parcel he inherited and acquiring additional small parcels of land that came up for sale over the years. Today the domaine is run by Guy`s son, Vincent, and the style remains unchanged. Vincent's take on Chablis is always unoaked with an emphasis on minerality and purity.
“It is all simplicity and no fuss. The Mothes are a farming as well as a viticultural family, also raise cattle, have wheat and other crops. The viticulture is sustainable, and the vinification lucid and simple with a beautifully organized and very modern winery. They have close to thirty hectares of vines; vinify their parcels of Chablis villages to the taste of their customers. The Chablis is raised in impeccable stainless steel tanks – cleanliness in the winery is very important for this Domaine. The winery is kept at a cool temperature. Russell and I met them at a Beaune wine and cheese event and were delighted with the clarity of the appellations.”
— BECKY WASSERMAN
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Coming from three different parcels: Champréaux, Vaulardy, and Usage, Vincent Mothe's village Chablis is greater than the sum of its parts:
Champréaux: 4 hectares of 45-year-old south-facing vines. Located on a gentle slope of fine clay and calcareous ‘tufa’, formed by precipitated carbonate minerals. Provides intense minerality and freshness.
Vaulardy: 2 hectares of 20-year-old southeast-facing vines. Located on a plateau with a high limestone component, abundant with small limestone rocks, resulting in a mineral, tense, and chiseled expression to the wine.
Usage: 1 hectare of 15-year-old east-facing vines. Located on a plateau with rich, red clay soils, offering roundness and structure.
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Lutte raisonnée.
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Mostly stainless steel for alcoholic fermentation, malos, and aging (older oak barrels for Grand Cru).
Wines
CHABLIS
The Chablis AOC, like the rest of the wines in Vincent's cellar, is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel. Coming from three different parcels: Champréaux, Vaulardy, and Usage, Vincent Mothe's village Chablis is greater than the sum of its parts.