Chablis (2023) - Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils
Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils is a family-run winery with a long tradition in the production of Chablis. The winery lies in the heart of the Chablis appellation and grows its vines on Kimmeridgian soils, rich in marine fossils, which give the wine its typical minerality.
Chablis (2023) - Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: France, Burgundy, Chablis
Appellation: Chablis AOC
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils
Alcohol: 13
The appellation: Chablis AOC
The Chablis AOC is one of the most celebrated appellations of northern Burgundy, in France, and represents the most mineral, taut and refined expression of Chardonnay. Chablis wines are dry, sharp and long-lived whites, known for their chalky, saline character, due to the Kimmeridgian soils rich in marine fossils and to the cool, continental climate of the area. Even though this is Chardonnay as a single variety, Chablis wines are radically different from those of the Côte d'Or or of warmer areas: no overripeness, no intrusive oak, just purity, freshness and terroir.
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Who makes it: Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils
Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils is a historic family estate in Chablis, Burgundy, whose origins go back to 1585. Founded in its present form by Raoul Gautherin in the 1950s, it is today run by Adrien Gautherin, representing the eighth generation, alongside his father Alain. The philosophy of the domaine rests on a simple principle: "To make a great wine, you first need great grapes". Winemaking is traditional, with fermentation in stainless steel and ageing on the fine lees, limiting the use of wood in order to preserve the purity of the terroir. Each parcel is vinified separately in order to express the unique characteristics of every vineyard to the full.
Find out more about Domaine Raoul Gautherin & FilsThe vine of Chablis
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.
Find out moreChablis: the area
Chablis
Chablis is one of the most iconic wine districts in France and the northernmost in Burgundy, in the Yonne department, between Dijon and Paris.World-famous for its dry, elegant white wines made exclusively from Chardonnay, Chablis is a byword for freshness, minerality and aromatic precision. The vineyards sit on Kimmeridgian soils, a unique combination of clay, marl and marine fossils, which gives the wines their celebrated mineral, savoury imprint, unmistakable against the other Chardonnays of Burgundy.
Find out more about ChablisClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: A special soil
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Chablis
Primary aromas: Green apple, Lemon and Floral notes
Secondary aromas: Mineral notes and Hints of chalk
Tasting notes: The Chablis 2023 from Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils shows a bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose it offers scents of green apple, lemon and floral notes, accompanied by mineral hints and touches of chalk. On the palate it is fresh, with good acidity and a pleasant minerality, which give the wine balance and length.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Slender, lively |
| Acidity | High, refreshing |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium, with a fresh, fruity finish |
| Colour | Bright straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light–medium |
Winemaking methods used for Chablis
Soft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Chablis
In stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
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