Chablis Côte aux Prêtres AOC 2022

Wine Description for Chablis Côte aux Prêtres AOC 2022 from Château de Béru

Colour & Appearance

Intense golden yellow with silvery reflections – a Chablis that already announces its maturity and concentration in the glass.

Nose

Juicy and forthcoming, this 2022 presents itself with a seductive aromatic profile: ripe red apples, orange, lime and exotic notes of star fruit and mango. The spice of ginger and coriander lends additional complexity. The barrel ageing reveals itself elegantly through hints of dry biscuits, vanilla and freshly whipped butter. Beneath lies the typical Chablis DNA: iodine and saline minerality that holds the aromatic picture together.

Palate

Taut, pronounced and characterised by compact minerality. The fruit aromas from the nose return, complemented by oyster shells and lemongrass. The acidity structure is lively and mouth-watering – a wine with pronounced tension and radiance that combines precision with power. It challenges the palate and rewards with multi-layered depth.

Finish

Long, mineral and saline in its conclusion. The freshness remains present whilst the spicy oak notes elegantly retreat into the background.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Côte aux Prêtres owes its name to an ancient pilgrimage route from Vézelay to Compostela. Situated on a westward-facing slope, the vines benefit from constant wind and Kimmeridgian limestone scree – those fossil soils that give Chablis its distinctive mineral signature.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, aged in small oak barrels, which lend the wine structure and spice without obscuring the mineral clarity. A balancing act that Château de Béru executes masterfully.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine for discerning combinations: scallops on seaweed salad with orange segments, pan-seared salmon with pink peppercorns on mango or baked celery with pine nuts and lime dressing. The saline minerality harmonises perfectly with seafood and crustaceans.

Special Notes

Definitely decant and do not serve too cold – this Chablis needs air and temperature to unfold its full potential. A wine with ageing potential that already offers drinking pleasure now.