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Burgundy represents, for many, the epitome of world-class winemaking. Standing amongst the most historic Burgundian houses of this famed French region is Labouré-Roi. Established in 1832, this forward-thinking winery is today one of the appellation’s most successful and prolific producers with wines distributed to over thirty countries worldwide and annual sales revenues in excess of $70 million.

On each bottle of Labouré-Roi is the regal fleur-de-lys, the emblem of the French King Louis VII. While this house respects its remarkable heritage, it has embraced the future like few other Burgundian producers. Labouré-Roi’s winemaking facility is indeed one of the more technically-advanced within the region, with a cellaring capacity of 1,300 barrels. This supplements an impressive 16th century cellar, which is still used for storage and aging of select bottles.

Located in Nuits-Saint-George, Labouré-Roi has long been committed to making world-class wine accessible to all. To that end, it currently works with an impressive one hundred growers throughout nearly every major winemaking region of France, from regional appellations and the most celebrated Burgundy villages, to superlative Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Labouré-Roi’s fine wines have over the years received numerous international awards and accolades.

Production Area
The Chablis region, the most northern of the Burgundy wine regions, is divided into four appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. The whole region covers 7,500 acres, but the Premier Crus, all grouped around the little town of Chablis, south-east of Auxerre in the Yonne department, cover just under 1,500 acres. Historically, the best exposed and most favored slopes in the Chablis appellation have been the south-facing Grands Crus, followed by the Premiers Crus, of which there are officially 29 different “lieu-dits” or named vineyards, of which 12, such as “Fourchaume” and “Montee de Tonnerre” are well-known individually. If more than one Premier Cru is blended together before bottling, the individual names may not be used. The Labouré-Roi wine is a blend of Chablis vineyards with 70% originating from the famed Fourchaume vineyard. Average age of the vines is 25 years.

Grape Varieties
100% Chardonnay

Vinification
After the grapes are hand harvested, the pressed and free run juice undergoes slow fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately 2 weeks. 100% malolactic fermentation follows. A Premier Cru is ready to drink early, but will improve for an additional four to five years. Generally wood barrels are not used in Chablis.

Color
Fine pale gold with light green tints

Bouquet
Dried hay and hints of honey and dried fruits

Taste
Mineral elements combine with ripe fruit, lively acidity, and a firm dry finish

Alcohol
12.5%

Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at around 50-52 Fahrenheit, with shellfish, fish, poultry (grilled or in a sauce), and creamy cheeses.