Domaine Guillemot-Michel - Viré-Clessé - Charleston 2023

Tasting Notes

The nose blends dried flowers, beeswax, candied mirabelle plums, and hazelnut. On the palate, the texture is dense, almost spherical, with an inner energy that lingers for a long time. A complex and vibrant wine, perfect for fine dining.

Century-Old Vines

Created in 2016, the Charleston cuvée comes from vines planted upon the family’s great-grandfather’s return from World War I. To pay tribute to him, the Guillemot-Michel family vinifies these grapes just as he did, in old demi-muids.

Aging

The wine is vinified and aged for one year in demi-muids over 10 years old, then racked into tanks for 6 months of aging before bottling. Production is limited (approximately 800 bottles for the 2018 vintage).

Aging Potential and Food Pairings

A wine for aging, best served with gourmet cuisine: premium fish, free-range poultry, and aged cheeses.

The Estate

The Domaine Guillemot-Michel cultivates 6.5 hectares of Chardonnay in Quintaine, using biodynamic methods since 1991.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Charleston cost? €60.90 including tax.

Why is it so rare? It comes from century-old vines and is produced in very small quantities.