Chablis Gabrielle, VV de la Chapelle AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Chablis Gabrielle AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by de l’Enclos

Colour & Appearance

Clear, medium straw yellow with brilliant transparency – a classic appearance for an authentic Chablis.

Nose

Textbook precise: lemon with its zest, preserved lemons, crushed limestone and oyster shells define the mineral profile. These are joined by green plums, green apples and subtle white flowers – this is Chablis as it should be.

Palate

Here the Gabrielle reveals its true class: tense and energetic with a vibrant texture that offers more substance and flesh than a simple Chablis. The freshness is electrifying, the salinity almost tangible – this wine awakens longings for the Atlantic and keeps you coming back for more.

Finish

Long, saline and with a cool minerality that refreshes the palate and demands the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The oldest parcels of La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne with vines aged 42 to 52 years form the foundation. Soils of Kimmeridge and Portlandian limestone lend the wine its characteristic minerality and tension – pure Chablis essence.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested on 9 September 2022. Direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation and 13 months ageing in stainless steel tank preserve the crystalline purity. Light filtration, minimal sulphur (35 mg/l) – purist vinification for maximum terroir expression.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The saline minerality practically calls out for seafood platters, oysters and raw shellfish. Equally excellent with risotto with green asparagus or pasta with Tropea onions and capers.

Special Features

Named after Gabrielle Tremblay, the grandmother of winemakers Romain and Damien Bouchard, who once helped build the estate. The magnum bottle promises additional ageing potential and makes this authentic Chablis the ideal companion for special occasions.