The family vineyard, whose vines are 45 years old on average, is located in the heart of the original Chablis terroir, on the most prestigious parcels within a radius of two kilometres from the winery. The Domaine’s vineyards cover all four appellations: Chablis Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis, offering the whole range of aromas that this unique wine can produce. The Domaine makes three prestigious Grand Crus – including the legendary Grenouilles – as well as seven Premier Crus. Louis Michel & Fils has one guiding principle: in a terroir as rich and unique as Chablis, the wines are made in the vineyard. At every stage, human intervention is kept to the strictest minimum, so that nature can express itself fully. Louis Michel & Fils’s four Montmain vineyards extend along a clay slope known for being sensitive to spring frosts. They pay careful attention here when the frost season occurs. The wines are particularly fine and balanced, expressing citrus and white flower notes during their youth, depending on vintages. Montmain exudes a combination of ripe, candied flavours and fresher saline notes: spicy floral aromas, toasted almonds, candied lemon and apple. The palate is lively, chalky, pure, and accessible, with no artifice.