Chablis Côte aux Prêtres AOC 2021

Wine Description for Chablis Côte aux Prêtres AOC 2021 from Château de Béru

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow, clear and luminous in the glass.

Nose

Electrifying in its purity and striking clarity. Ground stone dominates initially, accompanied by herbs and intense juice along with the zest of Cedrat and Amalfi lemons. As warmth develops, a fine trace of wood and nougat emerges, lending the wine additional complexity. The nose already promises the tension that continues on the palate.

Palate

Tense and electrifying – this Chablis positively pulses. A deliciously saline character runs through the entire flavour profile, underpinned by yellow and green citrus fruits. Again, the subtle wood note appears with a hint of nougat and a slightly creamy texture. Yet the fundamental structure remains extremely pure, mineral and saline. The wine moves in waves across the palate – lively, dynamic, remarkably precise.

Finish

Long-lasting with vibrant minerality and saline aftertaste. Citrus notes linger whilst the stony freshness persists to the very end.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Côte aux Prêtres (Hill of the Priests) owes its name to the nearby pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The spectacular vineyard lies exposed on a hilltop, subject to sun and wind. The soil is rich in small Kimmeridge limestone stones, which impart the wine’s characteristic minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested. Gently pressed and fermented spontaneously over an extended period. Aged in tanks and large wooden barrels with maturation on fine lees. Bottled unfiltered and unfined with only minimal sulphur addition. The moderate alcohol content of 11.5% vol. underscores the wine’s elegance and drinkability.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Scallops with Yuzu Beurre Blanc and green asparagus, Arctic char tartare with citrus fruit jelly, buttermilk and dill oil, Seafood en gros, raw or lightly seared fish, oysters, goat’s cheese.

Special Characteristics

A Chablis of extraordinary purity and energy. The 2021 vintage displays exceptional precision and tension – a wine that expresses the mineral essence of its terroir uncompromisingly.