Bone-dry white Burgundy from Chablis’ most famous house. Classic Chablis flintiness with no oak ageing.
Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"Though traces of a village dating back to the Neolithic period have been found, the true origins of Chablis go back to Roman times. Its name is said to have
come from the Latin term “caplum”, meaning “ford”. Vines flourished here in the 3rd century, after having been rehabilitated by the emperor Probus. The Serein river, which played an important role in regulating the climate, also allowed wines from Chablis to be transported to Auxerre and Paris. From the capital, they were shipped abroad, to Flanders and England in particular.
However, the vineyards owe their real blossoming to the Cistercian movement as the Abbey of Pontigny was just nearby. Phylloxera ravaged the vineyards in the late 19th century, which explains the recent planting of the Chardonnay grape variety. This cuvée “Gloire de Chablis”. It’s our tribute to the relics of Saint-Martin honoured for 11 centuries in the area.
Located in the north of Burgundy, in Yonne department, the appellation stretches over around 20 communes that cover the hillsides running alongsidethe pretty Serein Valley. The vineyard enjoys an exceptional geological situation.
The aromas are intense and fruity, with notes of mandarin and pineapple on a soft background of fresh almonds. Fresh and generous on the palate, very typical of Chablis, offering a very pleasant minerality and a long-lasting, saline finish."
92/100 Decanter (2019 Vintage)
"Quite a deep green-gold hue in the glass, there is plenty of depth and concentration on show here. Fleshy fruit on the palate is matched with a stony, mineral, zesty character and vibrant acidity. Quite stringent at the moment but give the wine another six months in bottle and it will blossom. Long, lingering aftertaste."
