Patriarche Chablis 2023 (France)

Description

Lemon, Lime, Mineral

"Varietal, lifted and fresh bouquet of pomaceous fruits and grapefruit, white peach and a definitive seam of chalk and stone. Crisp and dry, medium+ weighted with a satin touch, the acidity is a driving force through the wine carrying the flavours of fresh white stone fruits and citrus. Well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Nov 2025

Pale yellow colour with green reflection. Lemony and mineral notes on the nose. Fresh and elegant on the palate with a lovely length. Rich and harmonious finish.

The Chablis region is the northernmost wine district of the Burgundy region in France. It is spread on 4000 hectare where Chardonnay is the only grape used to produce the Chablis Appellation d'origine contrôlée. There, the Chardonnay varietal gives results in Chablis unlike anywhere else. It draws its personality and character from a subsoil that is 150 million years old, and ripens in ideal conditions, in a semi-continental climate, which allow it to attain a good balance between sugar levels and acidity.

Traditional vinification by soft pressing of destemmed Chardonnay bunches. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks (freshness and fruit), followed by a post alcoholic fermentation racking. Finally, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and minerality.

Whether red or white, the wines of the 2023 vintage promise to be expressive, with lovely aromas. The weather year was rock-and roll: mild winter, mixed spring, summer with heat spikes, cool, wet weather and thunderstorms. The harvest began at the end of August, in an unseasonably hot spell. After an easy vinification, the wines are peacefully installed in the cellars, in vats or oak barrels, to perfect their ageing.

Food Pairing: Ideal with starters and fish.