Chablis Domaine

The vintage

The beginning of the year was marked by very little rainfall, particularly in February. After a mild winter, budburst occurred around 25 March, 8 days earlier than the average for the last 20 years. At the beginning of April, frost episodes as low as -4°C were recorded in Chablis without causing any damage. May continued to be cool, with a hailstorm on the 8th and cold mornings (0 to 2°C) accompanied by strong winds around mid-May. The weather began to warm up from 22 May onwards, and the first flowers appeared at the beginning of June in the Grands Crus. The summer that followed was hot and dry, with several heatwaves. The old vines with well-established root systems fared better than the younger plants, which suffered from the weather conditions. Rain did not arrive until the end of the harvest. The harvest began on 11 September in very hot weather. The grapes were a lovely golden colour, rather small, with excellent ripeness and good acidity.

Location

The vines located in the Chablis appellation are situated on a Kimmeridgian subsoil and benefit from an ideal exposure, providing conditions conducive to the production of a great wine.

Terroir

The appellation extends on both sides of the Serein River, on a soil composed of marl and clayey limestone. The subsoils are rich in minerals and fossilized oysters, giving the distinctive mineral character to Chablis wines. The estate covers 46.8 hectares, located in the extension of the Premier Crus.

Winemaking

Application of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping, which could alter the quality of the wine. Short pneumatic pressing (1.5 to 2 hours) for a gentle separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. Very light static racking to retain enough fine lees for the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations to occur naturally. The musts are placed in small stainless steel tanks. 5 to 10% of the cuvée is vinified in French oak barrels (averaging 6 years old). Aging for 10 to 12 months in small stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness, and 5 to 10% in French oak barrels for 5 to 6 months.

Tasting

A bouquet of great refinement, evolving with notes of citrus, white-fleshed fruit, and flowers. Fresh and supple, this wine is marked by mineral notes, typical of the appellation.

Alcohol content

Grapes

Chardonnay : 100 %

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