At the heart of the Chablis vineyards, Domaine du Chardonnay 2022, Petit Chablis AOC offers a fresh, finely defined interpretation of Chardonnay. From north- and north-east-facing vines, this dry white wine benefits from a cooler climate that preserves the grape’s natural acidity and defines its aromatic brightness. It will appeal to lovers of precise Burgundy wines, devotees of superb seafood pairings and anyone looking for a bottle to bring depth to a terrace lunch or elegant aperitif without ever weighing down the occasion. Here, Chardonnay takes on a clear, almost mineral character, in a style where pure fruit meets the freshness of Kimmeridgian soils. Vinified and then matured in stainless steel tanks, without oak ageing, this Petit Chablis allows the terroir to express itself with remarkable clarity. Its liveliness, saline finish and bright profile make it an especially inspired partner for seafood dishes, simple recipes elevated by the quality of their ingredients and gatherings where elegance lies in the detail.

Shaped freshness for discerning palates

• Mineral expression: notes of wet chalk and a saline finish create a sense of clarity that lingers on the palate with distinction.
• Fruit brightness: lemon and green apple create a lively, precise profile, ideal for whetting the appetite and bringing delicate flavours to life.
• Oak-free ageing: stainless steel preserves Chardonnay’s natural purity and avoids any oaky influence, resulting in remarkably clear and transparent tasting.
• Generous balance: its fresh acidity brings energy without austerity, while its mineral persistence maintains a harmonious impression.
• Inspired serving: served between 8 and 10 °C, it reveals an aristocratic freshness and particularly appealing aromatic precision.

Vinification and vintage character

This Petit Chablis AOP comes from Burgundy, in the Chablis region, where Chardonnay finds a distinctive expression defined by tension and finesse. The 2022 vintage is made from 100 % Chardonnay. The north- and north-east-facing vines benefit from a cooler climate that helps preserve the grape’s natural freshness. The estate favours careful vinification that respects both the fruit and the terroir. The wine is vinified and matured in stainless steel tanks, with no oak, a choice that prioritises aromatic precision over stylistic effects. In the glass, its bright pale-yellow colour with green highlights announces a luminous texture. The expressive, clean nose opens with lemon, green apple, wet chalk and a touch of white flowers. The palate continues this theme with precise acidity, pronounced freshness and a saline finish. Its mineral persistence leaves a fresh, almost crystalline impression that naturally invites the next sip.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: bright pale yellow, animated by green highlights that underscore the cuvée’s youth and freshness.
• Nose: expressive and clean, with notes of lemon, green apple, wet chalk and a delicate floral touch.
• Palate: lively and taut, driven by precise acidity, excellent mineral persistence and a saline finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Petit Chablis between 8 and 10 °C to highlight its tension, bright fruit and saline finish. This temperature allows the wine to retain its definition while letting notes of lemon, green apple and white flowers unfold. Its 75 cl format is naturally suited to an aperitif for two, a summer lunch or a seafood table. Ready to enjoy now, it may also be kept for 3 to 4 years to preserve its freshness and brightness. At 12 % vol., it offers a well-balanced presence, particularly well suited to delicate dishes that call for an attentive wine without dominance or heaviness.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: serve chilled alongside a light starter or enjoy during a convivial occasion with effortless elegance.
• Seafood: oysters, grilled prawns and shellfish find a natural and refined counterpart in its saline finish.
• Fish: ceviche or steamed fish, whose delicate textures are lifted by the wine’s freshness.
• Cheeses: fresh goat’s cheese, feta or mozzarella, creating a fresh pairing in which the wine’s acidity brings balance and definition.

Occasions for enjoying

Domaine du Chardonnay 2022, Petit Chablis AOC is made for indulgent moments where simplicity becomes an art. It accompanies a terrace lunch, a plate of seafood or a stylish aperitif with the effortless ease of wines that know how to remain elegant without seeking attention. Its freshness makes it a natural partner for light summer meals, while its mineral structure allows it to hold its own at a more gastronomic table. Choose this cuvée when you want to showcase the quality of a fish, the salinity of an oyster or the creamy softness of a fresh cheese in a nuanced pairing.

Characteristics

• Name: Domaine du Chardonnay 2022, Petit Chablis AOC
• Appellation: Petit Chablis AOP
• Type: dry white wine
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety: Chardonnay, 100 %
• Alcohol content: 12 % vol.
• Vinification: stainless steel tank, no oak ageing
• 容量: 75 cl
• Cellaring potential: 3 to 4 years
• Serving temperature: 8 to 10 °C
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Origin: France, Burgundy, Chablis region