Petit Chablis 2023 Domaine Dominique Gruhier
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Product Details
- Format
- 75 cl
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Vintage
- 2023
- Ranking
- REGIONAL
- Appellation
- PETIT CHABLIS
- Degree
- 13°
- Color
- White
- Country
- FRANCE
- CERTIFICATION
- AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE
- Author
- Emily
Mineral and crisp, with citrus and a light iodine character. A fresh and digestible Petit Chablis from Gruhier, taut, saline and very approachable.
The Petit Chablis 2023 from Domaine Dominique Gruhier is the entry point into this historic Yonne domaine's Chablis range, and one of the most direct and sincere expressions of Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian limestone that northern Burgundy has to offer. Fine, vibrant, juicy, lively, saline and chalky, in the enthusiastic words of Becky Wasserman, the whites from Dominique Gruhier rank among the finest value wines in all of Burgundy. This Petit Chablis is no exception.
Terroir and vineyard
This Petit Chablis comes from parcels on Portlandian limestone characteristic of the appellation, a soil slightly less Kimmeridgian than Chablis itself but equally fresh, mineral and well-drained. The entire domaine is certified organic, with winemaking using no additives, aiming to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression in every bottle. The Chardonnays are cultivated on Yonne limestone soils with a respectable average vine age, harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Winemaking is traditional and minimalist: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial ageing in wood with a measured proportion of new barrels, on fine lees, for an expression that is both fresh and gently complex. Sulphur is used with extreme restraint, following the non-interventionist philosophy that has guided the domaine since 1999.
Tasting profile
The colour is pale gold with green tinges, clear and crystalline. The nose breathes the Kimmeridgian terroir that produced it: a saline, lightly iodine minerality asserts itself with frankness and naturalness, accompanied by aromas of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers and a touch of flint. On the palate, freshness makes an immediate impression: a lively natural acidity well integrated structures a light and precise body, with a clean, salivating texture. Chalky minerality runs through the palate with elegance and persistence. The finish is clean, citrus-driven and saline, with a purity and freshness that confirm this terroir's vocation for producing fine dry whites in line with the best expressions of Chablis. A wine for immediate pleasure, best enjoyed in the next two to four years to fully appreciate its liveliness.
The domaine
Domaine de l'Abbaye du Petit Quincy is a handsome Cistercian property dedicated to winemaking since the 13th century. Taken over in 1989 by Jean-Paul Gruhier and his son Dominique, the domaine now extends over more than 32 hectares of certified organic vines, producing 14 different cuvées sold in over 30 countries worldwide. Since 1999, Dominique has committed to organic production and additive-free winemaking, to preserve fruit purity and authentic terroir expression from Yonne.
Food pairings
This Petit Chablis pairs beautifully with fine oysters, a seafood platter, steamed scallops, sea bass tartare with citrus, sole meunière, grey shrimps with butter or fresh goat's cheese. Served between 9 and 11°C, it will reveal all the mineral tension, iodine freshness and sincerity of a Chardonnay from Yonne signed by a vignerons whose organic commitment and stylistic conviction command unanimous approval from the most exacting enthusiasts.
Terroir and vineyard
This Petit Chablis comes from parcels on Portlandian limestone characteristic of the appellation, a soil slightly less Kimmeridgian than Chablis itself but equally fresh, mineral and well-drained. The entire domaine is certified organic, with winemaking using no additives, aiming to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression in every bottle. The Chardonnays are cultivated on Yonne limestone soils with a respectable average vine age, harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Winemaking is traditional and minimalist: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial ageing in wood with a measured proportion of new barrels, on fine lees, for an expression that is both fresh and gently complex. Sulphur is used with extreme restraint, following the non-interventionist philosophy that has guided the domaine since 1999.
Tasting profile
The colour is pale gold with green tinges, clear and crystalline. The nose breathes the Kimmeridgian terroir that produced it: a saline, lightly iodine minerality asserts itself with frankness and naturalness, accompanied by aromas of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers and a touch of flint. On the palate, freshness makes an immediate impression: a lively natural acidity well integrated structures a light and precise body, with a clean, salivating texture. Chalky minerality runs through the palate with elegance and persistence. The finish is clean, citrus-driven and saline, with a purity and freshness that confirm this terroir's vocation for producing fine dry whites in line with the best expressions of Chablis. A wine for immediate pleasure, best enjoyed in the next two to four years to fully appreciate its liveliness.
The domaine
Domaine de l'Abbaye du Petit Quincy is a handsome Cistercian property dedicated to winemaking since the 13th century. Taken over in 1989 by Jean-Paul Gruhier and his son Dominique, the domaine now extends over more than 32 hectares of certified organic vines, producing 14 different cuvées sold in over 30 countries worldwide. Since 1999, Dominique has committed to organic production and additive-free winemaking, to preserve fruit purity and authentic terroir expression from Yonne.
Food pairings
This Petit Chablis pairs beautifully with fine oysters, a seafood platter, steamed scallops, sea bass tartare with citrus, sole meunière, grey shrimps with butter or fresh goat's cheese. Served between 9 and 11°C, it will reveal all the mineral tension, iodine freshness and sincerity of a Chardonnay from Yonne signed by a vignerons whose organic commitment and stylistic conviction command unanimous approval from the most exacting enthusiasts.
