Domaine du Chardonnay 2023, Petit Chablis AOC celebrates a particular vision of white Burgundy: a clear, luminous expression deeply rooted in its terroir. Sourced from vineyards on the hillsides surrounding Chablis, this dry white wine is ideal for lovers of precise freshness and food enthusiasts looking to create a seafood-focused table without weighing it down. Its single grape variety, Chardonnay, finds an ideal home in the clay-limestone soils of the Chablis region. Vinification mainly in stainless steel tanks preserves the wine’s fruit brightness and natural tension. It brings instant elegance as an aperitif. At the table, it pairs effortlessly with seafood, fish and goat’s cheeses, with almost musical ease. The 2023 vintage offers a refined bottle, accessible in style and true to the mineral character sought in a Petit Chablis.

Blend and vinification

This cuvée is made exclusively from Chardonnay. The grapes come from vines grown on the typical clay-limestone soils of the Chablis region, whose nature contributes to the wine’s fresh, mineral signature. The harvest is carefully selected to achieve optimum ripeness. Vinification, carried out mainly in stainless steel tanks, prioritises aromatic clarity and the grape variety’s liveliness. This approach preserves the delicacy of white flowers, the freshness of citrus and the precise profile of white-fleshed fruit. Without unnecessary artifice, the wine offers a straightforward expression of its Burgundian origins, where finesse arises from the balance between fruit, acidity and minerality.

Tasting notes

• Colour: pale yellow with silver highlights, clear and luminous, setting the tone for a fresh and vibrant tasting experience.
• Nose: elegant and delicate, with notes of white flowers, citrus and white-fleshed fruit, notably apple and pear.
• Palate: lively, direct attack followed by a balanced mineral expression. The finish lingers with freshness and elegance, true to the precise style of a fine Petit Chablis.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Petit Chablis between 8 and 10°C, in tall white wine glasses. This temperature highlights its aromatic depth, lemony lift and mineral structure without masking the delicacy of its floral and fruity nuances. Serving it too cold could close down the bouquet, while a higher temperature would soften the lively character that gives this cuvée its appeal. It naturally belongs at the start of a meal, when you want to awaken the palate with distinction, but it is equally suited to an ocean-inspired lunch or a dinner featuring subtle pairings. Its 75 cl bottle is ideal for sharing an elegant tasting moment, accompanied by conversation and the simplicity of fine ingredients.

Food and wine pairings

• Appetisers: seafood tapas, light canapés or delicately briny bites, highlighting its liveliness without overwhelming it.
• Starters: oysters, fish carpaccio or ceviche, whose freshness complements the wine’s tension and citrus notes.
• Main courses: grilled fish, shellfish or chicken in a cream sauce, where the finesse of the Chardonnay lifts the texture of the dish.
• Cheeses: fresh goat’s cheeses and Crottin de Chavignol, a classic pairing in which the wine’s minerality provides a delicious counterpoint.
• Desserts: lemon tart or fresh fruit salad, for a light and luminous finale.

Occasions for enjoying

Domaine du Chardonnay 2023 is the ideal companion:

• For a summer aperitif, when the freshness of a dry white wine sets the tone for an elegant gathering.
• With a seafood-focused meal, from oysters to grilled fish, where its minerality creates a natural pairing.
• For a refined dinner, when you want to offer delicate cuisine a precise and harmonious Burgundy wine.

Characteristics

• Name: Domaine du Chardonnay 2023, Petit Chablis AOC
• Origin: France
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Appellation: Petit Chablis AOC
• Type: dry white wine
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape variety: Chardonnay, 100%
• Alcohol content: 12% vol.
• Volume: 75 cl
• Vinification: mainly in stainless steel tanks
• Serving temperature: 8 to 10°C
• Allergens: contains sulphites