2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chablis
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone bedrock with mineral-rich fossilized oyster shells
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-fed stainless-steel tanks, with 5% fermented in old French oak barrels
Pressing Method Brief, Gentle Pressing Followed By Light Static Settling
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Five percent of the wine ferments and ages in old French oak for 5–6 months; it is then blended with the stainless-steel portion for a further six months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Citrus and white fruit; fresh and supple, with a very slight oak note and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled seafood, oysters, or chicken in cream sauce
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Chablis
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian marl and clayey limestone, With mineral-rich subsoils containing fossilized oysters
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 20 September 2024
Fermentation Vessels Small stainless-steel tanks, with 5% of the cuvée vinified in French oak barrels averaging six years old
Pressing Method Short Pneumatic Pressing Lasting 1.5–2 Hours
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Gravity handling avoids pumping. Very light static racking retains fine lees. The stainless-steel portion ages for 10–12 months, while 5% of the harvest spends 5–6 months in barrels.
Tasting Notes Citrus, white-fleshed fruit and flowers; fresh, supple and mineral
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chablis
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone bedrock with mineral-rich fossilized oyster shells
Production Details The importer identifies the farming as organic and biodynamic and describes gentle winemaking with malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Citrus and white fruit; fresh and supple, with a very slight oak note and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled seafood, oysters, or chicken in cream sauce
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chablis
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone bedrock with mineral-rich fossilized oyster shells
Production Details The importer identifies the farming as organic and biodynamic and describes gentle winemaking with malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Citrus and white fruit; fresh and supple, with a very slight oak note and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled seafood, oysters, or chicken in cream sauce
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Producer Information
Website
Address
10, rue Jules Rathier, 89800 Chablis, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 86 18 14 37
Owner
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Cellarmaster
Didier Seguier