Domaine Alain Gautheron Chablis 2024 | France

Winemaking Notes

Vinification follows traditional methods to best express the Chablis appellation and Kimmeridgian terroir. Maturity monitoring determines harvest timing plot by plot, maximising terroir expression based on exposition, vine age (15 to 55 years) and rootstocks. Once harvested, grapes undergo immediate pressing and static settling to retain only the finest juices. Gentle pressing with low-pressure pneumatic presses selects the best juice without crushing or oxidation. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled tanks at 16–18°C for 3 to 4 weeks, with each plot vinified separately to preserve individual terroir character. Malolactic fermentation follows, stabilising the wines and achieving perfect balance. The wine rests on fine lees for 3 to 8 months, with racking between February and May. Tangential filtration clarifies before bottling, which occurs 9 to 18 months after harvest.

Vintage Conditions

The Domaine Alain Gautheron philosophy centres on producing healthy, honest wines that respect both the drinker and the environment. Vines planted on classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils with north and northeast exposures benefit from optimal conditions for Chardonnay expression. Each vintage reflects unique growing conditions, with careful vineyard management and selective harvesting ensuring optimal ripeness whilst preserving the mineral-driven character that defines great Chablis. The result is a wine built for ageing—3 to 5 years or more depending on vintage—that embodies the pure, elegant style of this renowned Burgundian appellation. Serve at 12–14°C with food to fully appreciate its complexity and structure.