Charly Nicolle and his wife, Lucie Thieblemont, produce classic Chablis wines at their winery with the utmost respect for the unique terroir of the region.
“I love this rustic, winegrower, village life. There are 180 of us living together around our bell tower. It is a lively and warm place. I belong to this thousand-year-old country of Chablis, shaped long ago by the immense and deep changes of the earth, when the sea shifted and left behind the large shells and fossils I now find under the blade of my plow during spring plowing.”
Since 1997, Charly has gradually taken over the family vineyards. He now produces wine from his own Domaine, his father’s Domaine de la Mandeliere, and his grandfather Paul’s vineyards.
Charly is locally recognized for his meticulous winemaking. He uses small steel tanks of various sizes and shapes to enhance and develop lees contact, making his wines truly memorable. His strong connection to the earth and diligent vineyard work impart liveliness and depth to his wines. Charly practices sustainable and organic farming methods.
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A very expressive nose with a perfume of summer flowers, citrus and orchard fruits like apple and pear. A distinctive salty sensation compels the minerality and palate. Medium-bodied with fortitude and persistence in the finish.
Bright and lively on the nose with citrus. One the palate there is great sapidity with volume and balance. This Petite Chablis stands out for having more texture, depth, and length within the Petite classification.
A generous wine even when opened at a young age. Its hue is a lovely straw yellow. The nose has a pronounced elegance with a floral bouquet, notes of almonds and honey. Tender and abundant on the pallet, its character is well-balanced but full-bodied. True to the terroir of this Cru.
Marked by a clarity and complexity, this highly prized 1er Cru expresses a high level of minerality with floral notes of acacia, crisp orchard fruits, citrus, and honeycomb. In mouth the wine is rich and powerful revealing the terroir of Mont de Milieu.