Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret Chablis 'Le Bas de Chapelot' 2022

Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret Chablis 'Le Bas de Chapelot' 2022

'Le Bas de Chapelot' is a stunning Chablis from the region's rising stars – Domaine Eleni & Edouard Vocoret.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chardonnay sourced from 40-year-old vines in a 3.2 hectare plot just beneath the famous 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre. The soils here are a bit deeper as it used to be a riverbed. The quality of this spot as a ‘village wine’ is outstanding. The plot has a southeast exposition and deep soils of clay and limestone composition.

Taste Profile: Stoney, salty, acidic yet smooth. Notes of white peach, soft lemon zest, ripe pear and plenty of minerality. A very smooth feel and a bit of weight on the palate. Mineral rather than fruit-driven, with a round character and crisp acidity that offers precision and finesse. Wraps up in a long, refreshing lemon and steel finish.

Winemaking Process: The grapes are harvested by hand and then wild fermented in steel tanks. The wine then matures in 6–30 year old barriques for 12 months.

Top tip: Delicious to drink now, but has the quality to mature for up to 5 years from bottling.