Among the purest expressions of Chardonnay in Burgundy, the Chablis AOC 2023 Domaine de Vauroux reveals the singular grace of a clay-limestone terroir on Kimmeridgian marl, where the chalk outcrops and dictates an aesthetic of freshness. This vintage offers a straight, precise, luminous style where the minerality shows in delicate layers, like a motif engraved in stone. The pale yellow robe with silvery highlights announces a wine of tension and drive, while the nose, finely floral, brightens with lemon and grapefruit zest. On the palate, purity guides the tasting, carried by a delicately saline energy that signs Chablis typicity. Made in stainless-steel tanks with a slow, low-temperature fermentation, this Chablis embraces a vision of an unadorned white, crafted to celebrate the clarity of the grape and the character of the place. It is aimed at gastronomic wine lovers seeking harmony, those who want a reliable, elegant bottle equally at ease at aperitif or at the table, whose chiselled freshness enhances seafood as well as white meats. Praised with a étoile au Guide Hachette des Vins 2026, it stands out as an exceptional companion for shared moments, from 2025 to 2029, served between 10 and 12°C, when conversation is meant to linger gently.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this Chablis AOC 2023 showcases the limestone framework characteristic of the vineyard. The harvest is vinified in stainless-steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity and the straightness of the profile. The slow, low-temperature fermentation encourages the emergence of citrus and white-flower notes while ensuring a fresh, clean palate without heaviness. The tank ageing, without oak, respects the integrity of the fruit and the mineral signature of the terroir. The whole aims for a precise, limpid aesthetic, faithful to the Chablis identity, with a tight, saline finish designed for gastronomy. This quest for balance, between aromatic brightness and restraint, gives the wine a clear reading of the vintage and real versatility at the table.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Pale yellow with silvery highlights, bright and clear, suggesting immediate freshness and great purity of line.
• Nose : Delicate bouquet of white flowers and citrus dominated by lemon and grapefruit, complemented by a stony touch and a saline streak that evokes damp chalk.
• Palate : Crisp, lively attack, lithe body, mineral relief and gentle salinity. The finish is straight, persistent and very clear, with a return of zesty citrus.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Chablis between 10 to 12°C to enhance its freshness and aromatic precision. A short time of aeration—just a few minutes in the glass—is enough to reveal its floral nuances and chalky structure. Avoid serving it too cold, which would mute the bouquet, as well as overly wide glasses, which would dilute its tension. Stored away from light, in a cool, stable cellar, it expresses itself ideally from 2025 to 2029, when the balance between fruit and minerality reaches a subtle equilibrium. At the table, favour a simple presentation, careful service and elegant glassware to let the purity of the terroir speak.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : fine oysters, mackerel rillettes, lemon and herb tartlets.
• Starters : sea bream carpaccio, sea bass ceviche, salmon tartare with citrus.
• Main courses : sole meunière, pollock steamed with seaweed, free-range chicken with fresh herbs.
• Cheeses : fresh or aged goat cheeses, crottin de Chavignol, selles-sur-cher.
• World cuisine : sushi and sashimi, tuna tartare, prawn tempura.

Tasting occasions

The Chablis AOC 2023 Domaine de Vauroux is the ideal companion:

• For a seafood table where iodized purity dialogues with minerality.
• At a summer dinner centred on simple, precise cooking focused on freshness.
• As an elegant gift for a lover of frank, finely cut white wines.

Characteristics

• Nom : Chablis AOC 2023 Domaine de Vauroux
• Appellation : Chablis AOC, Bourgogne
• Type : Dry white wine, mineral and saline profile
• Millésime : 2023
• Cépage : Chardonnay
• Terroir : Clay-limestone, Kimmeridgian marl
• Vinification : Slow, low-temperature fermentation in stainless-steel tanks
• Élevage : In tank, without oak
• Production : 150,000 bottles
• Fenêtre de dégustation : 2025 to 2029
• Température de service : 10 to 12°C
• Accords recommandés : oysters, shellfish, white fish, white meats, goat cheeses