Petit Chablis
The vintage
The 2023 vintage was characterized by a mild and dry winter, followed by frosts in April, with no major impact on the vines. After a hot and dry month of May, storms in June led to a high but well-managed health pressure by the estate's teams. During the summer, alternating heat and rainfall accelerated the ripening of the grapes despite a veraison slowed by the lack of water in August. The harvest, which began in early September under high temperatures, yielded generous volumes with excellent health conditions.
Location
The Petit Chablis appellation allows for a first step into the world of great Chablis wines. The subsoil, Portlandian, is somewhat different from the other Chablis appellations. However, it retains the Chablisien style with great and beautiful freshness on the palate.
Terroir
The soils of the vineyard are a mix of pebbles and hard limestones with a clayey-silty material.
Winemaking
Application of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping, which could alter the quality of the wine. Short pneumatic pressing (1.5 to 2 hours) for a gentle separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. Very light static racking to retain enough fine lees for the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations to occur naturally. Aging for 8 to 10 months in small stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness.
Grapes
Tasting
The bouquet is distinguished by great freshness, revealing fruity, floral, and mineral notes. A light and lively wine.
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