Chablis Sainte Claire 2011

JEAN-MARC BROCARD

Chablis Sainte Claire
2011

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
0%
Colour
White
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About this winery

Jean-Marc Brocard's origins lie in the Côte d'Or, a farmer's son from the village of Chaudenay-le-Château, not even the son of the vigneron. Following his father’s advice Jean-Marc studied Engineering leaving behind agricultural life. It was an accident of marriage that brought him to wine when he married Claudine (his childhood sweetheart), a vigneron's daughter from the village of St-Bris-le-Vineux in the valley of Yonne. Starting with single a hectare of vines from his father-in-law in...

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Product notes

The Chablis Sainte Claire finely expresses the pure typicity of the Chablisien terroir: the Kimmeridgian. Made from the Chardonnay grape, this cuvée showcases the uniqueness of our wines, expressing strength, precision, and freshness. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged in stainless steel vats for 10 months with indigenous yeasts. The Chablis Sainte Claire finely expresses the pure typicity of the Chablisien terroir: the Kimmeridgian. Made from the Chardonnay grape, this cuvée showcases the uniqueness of our wines, expressing strength, precision, and freshness. Kimmeridgian soil type. Vineyards around the estate (35/40 years old).

Production notes

This is the most complex and vibrant wine from the Préhy vineyard. The subtle mineral character of its youth will develop into a fuller and more powerful style in 3 to 4 years.

Tasting notes

Pale yellow colour with silvery grey highlights. The nose is fresh with floral and citrus aromas. The palate is rich, with great finesse supported by a rich structure. A serious Chablis wine with good acidity on the finish.