Domaine Colbois Chablis 2022 white (pack of 6); Bottle price €22.50

Chardonnay in all its glory: mineral, fresh with pleasant acidity. Some people taste a somewhat oily taste, the Chardonnay a bit unique. On wine courses this phenomenon is called “the butter”.

Price €22.50 per bottle and packed in boxes of 6

Below more about the winemaker and his background:

Domaine Colbois

It is equidistant, about 12 kilometers, from Auxerre and Chablis, so in the outer regions of what may still be called Chablis. Place is called Chitry-les-fort. They maintain the vineyards by hand so that pesticides do not have to be used. And the grape vine is given air by heavy pruning, which started immediately after sprouting in early spring. As a result, the yield is limited, but the quality is improved.

The history of the vineyards starts around 1900. Until 1968 they sold their wine to the trade, but since then they have been bottling themselves. Vineyards are bought each time, but also through a marriage of 2 winegrowers, I think, and that has resulted in a property of around 20 hectares.

Chablis

Chablis is part of Burgundy and has traditionally been called the golden gate of Burgundy. The river that flows through this area is the Serein and the wines are often called 'oyster water' because of the calcareous subsoil, the former seabed.