An organic Chardonnay from vines planted in 1984 on Kimmeridgian limestone, spontaneously fermented with wild yeasts and aged on the fine lees for 16 months. A powerful, mineral white wine from the heart of Chablis that perfectly represents the estate's new generation.
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Bottler: Domaine de l'enclos, 1 rue du Puits, 89800 Chablis / France
In the glass
Colour
Intense golden yellow with lovely density and a vibrant sheen.
Nose
Juicy ripe yellow fruits, exotic notes of mango, lime and papaya, alongside light tobacco leaves and a hint of white chocolate from the extended lees ageing, all framed by striking minerality.
Palate
Vibrant acidity and invigorating freshness explode on the palate, wonderfully saline with great length and a stimulating, mouth-watering finish.
Character
An unadorned, powerful Chablis of remarkable clarity and depth – precise without being cold, uncompromisingly authentic and full of energy.
Pairing
Ideal with fresh oysters and seafood, goat's cheese tart or grilled fish with citrus butter.
Notes
Organic viticulture with hand-harvesting and wild yeasts, 16 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks and a minimal sulphur addition of just 10 mg/l at bottling – a Chablis that captures the pure vitality of its terroir.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Intense golden yellow of beautiful density – richer and deeper than one would expect from a young Chablis. A wine that announces in the glass it is no light summer read.
Nose
Ripe yellow fruits meet exotic notes of mango, lime and papaya – unusually opulent for the appellation. The extended lees ageing adds light tobacco and a touch of white chocolate, whilst the distinctive minerality holds everything together. A bouquet that oscillates between Burgundy and the tropics.
Palate
Here the wine reveals its true character: vibrant acidity and invigorating freshness make the mouth water. The texture is dense, almost grainy, with plenty of salinity and remarkable length. A Chablis that does not flatter but challenges – and becomes addictive in the process.
Finish
Long, saline, precise. The minerality of the Kimmeridgian limestone lingers, accompanied by a citrus-tart note reminiscent of grapefruit and wet stone.
Terroir & origin
Three hectares of vines, planted in 1984, are rooted on south- and southeast-facing slopes in the typical Kimmeridgian limestone of Chablis – that fossil-rich soil which gives the region its unmistakable structure. Romain and Damien Bouchard have created here one of the most exciting projects of the new Chablis.
Grape variety & vinification
Chardonnay, harvested on 19 September 2023. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, followed by 16 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks – time that lends the wine depth and those tobacco-tinged creamy notes. Bottled in April 2025 with a minimal sulphur addition of just 10 mg/l.
Food recommendations
The combination of freshness, salinity and exotic fruit makes it an ideal partner for oysters, ceviche or sole in beurre blanc. Also an exciting choice with Japanese cuisine – such as sashimi or miso-glazed black cod.
Special features
A Chablis without added sulphites (apart from minimal protection at bottling), proving that natural wine and classic provenance are no contradiction. The Bouchard brothers farm organically and have followed biodynamic principles since 2017 – the result is a wine of rare energy. Once opened, it proves even more multifaceted after two days in the fridge than when freshly uncorked.
