In the heart of Chablis, the Chablis 1er Cru Vosgros 2023 from Domaine du Chardonnay reveals itself like a fine stroke of a pen on a page of stone: precise, delicate, luminous. This cuvée speaks to lovers of great white wines with an elegant, well-defined balance, to those seeking the clarity of preserved fruit and the mineral vibrancy typical of Chablis limestones. It answers the desire for a clear, musical wine that enhances iodised cuisine without overpowering it, that accompanies the most refined poultry without heaviness, and that asserts itself at the table by the purity of its line. In the glass, nothing flashy, but a restrained intensity, a sophisticated aromatic range, and that calm tension which is the signature of exceptional terroirs. A luminous vintage, 2023 offers here a pulpy substance held by a chalky thread. The result, vibrant with energy, combines elegance and depth, and stands out as a connoisseur's choice, equally fitting for a refined dinner or as a distinguished gift.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from Chardonnay grown on the typical limestone soils of Chablis, rich in marine fossils, this 1er Cru privileges terroir expression above all. The cellar work aims for fruit purity and textural precision, with fermentations carried out at controlled temperatures to preserve citrus and white-flower aromas. Maturation, deliberately measured, is oriented towards the clarity of the cru, favouring freshness and length. Depending on the house's choices and the character of the vintage, part of the ageing may be carried out in tank, complemented by a discreet time on wood to refine the structure without marking it. The philosophy remains constant: serve the site's uprightness, underline its natural salinity and guide the wine towards a harmony where tension marries a caressing texture.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Pale shimmering gold with silvery highlights, a crystalline brilliance that evokes wet chalk and announces great freshness.
• Nose : Subtle and pure, led by lemon zest, bergamot and crisp pear, lifted by acacia blossom, fresh almond and a chalky imprint evoking flint and sea spray.
• Palate : A direct, precise attack; a chiselled mid-palate where the fruit's pulp meets a saline thread. The balance asserts itself, combining energy, finesse and a long, savoury finish with mineral persistence.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Chablis 1er Cru between 10 to 12°C in tall white wine glasses to bring out its aromatic finesse and delicate salinity. A short period of airing in the glass allows it to open up its citrus and wet-stone nuances without losing precision. Store bottles in a cellar, away from light and vibrations, to preserve its brightness. While it already shows charm in its youth, it will gain complexity over the years, developing more patinated notes of almond, light honey and oyster shell. When serving, avoid temperatures that are too low which would freeze its expression; prefer a gentle rise in temperature to reveal its texture and length.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : fine oysters, whelks with lemon mayo, Comté gougères, shortcrust tartlets with fresh goat cheese.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, sea bass ceviche, sea bream tartare with combava, white asparagus with mousseline sauce.
• Main courses : sole meunière, roasted turbot with browned butter, free‑range poultry in cream, risotto with fine herbs and preserved lemon.
• Cheeses : young Comté, ash‑coated goat cheese, fresh tomme, lightly aged Brillat‑Savarin.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened thin lemon tart, poached citrus, almond shortbread with candied zest.

Moments de dégustation

This 1er Cru asserts itself as a signature white, companion to great tables and precious moments :

• For a seafood table where shellfish and noble fish take centre stage.
• During a gastronomic dinner where balance, freshness and elegance are sought.
• As a refined gift for a lover of precise, mineral great whites.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Domaine du Chardonnay, Chablis 1er Cru Vosgros 2023
• Appellation : Chablis 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Millésime : 2023
• Cépage : Chardonnay
• Degré d’alcool : see label
• Vieillissement : careful ageing, focused on fruit purity
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : several years in the cellar, depending on storage conditions
• Température de service : 10 to 12°C