Chablis 2024
A mineral Chardonnay!
Origin
The Chablis vineyard is unique in Burgundy and exhibits very distinctive characteristics. The soil, which ranges in color from white to light gray, is composed of marl and limestone marl from the Upper Jurassic. For this village appellation, the grapes were harvested in demarcated areas of 17 villages including the village of Chablis. This appellation covers 3,425 hectares and is the largest AOC in Burgundy.
We have selected a cuvée from several plots from the south-central part of the appellation: Chablis, Chichée, Courgis and Bergu.
Viticulture
Grape variety: chardonnay
Soils: Jurassic clay-limestone.
Orientation: multiple.
Pruning: Guyot system
Vinification
Harvest date: September, 2024.
At the winery: The whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C. Beginning of fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Ageing
Ageing: in stainless steel tanks on lees with regular pumping over for 10 months.
Bottling
Bottling: in summer 2025.
Vintage
Elegant and Structured
The 2024 vintage, marked by limited sunshine and frequent rainfall, required constant attention in the vineyard. At Les Ursulines, meticulous sorting allowed the selection of the most promising grapes (with very low yields in red), fully expressing the qualitative potential of the harvest. The result meets our highest expectations: the whites display beautiful freshness and acidity, while the reds reveal intense fruit character and supple tannins.
Ageing potential: between 2 to 4 years.
Tasting notes
This wine offers a pale golden color with green highlights. On the nose, it reveals an intense bouquet of citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit, accompanied by notes of white-fleshed fruits like pear, enhanced by a subtle buttery touch. On the palate, the attack is elegant, driven by precise minerality and a pleasant freshness that give the whole a sense of balance, finesse, and persistence.
