Chablis Vincent Wengier 2022

Vincent Wengier's signature Chablis represents atypically mineral expression of this prestigious area of northern Burgundy. Vincent represents the fourth generation of the Wengier family dedicated to wine production, with the headquarters of the business located in the commune of Préhy, south of the village of Chablis. Here Vincent, together with his wife Sophie, only began bottling and marketing their first labels under their own name in 2018, elevating the family tradition, which has been involved in winemaking since 1950. In the production vision embraced by the couple, the health of the environment plays a primary role, a value pursued through sustainable agronomic practices, evidenced by the HVE certification achieved in 2019 and organic certification, starting with the 2023 harvest.

Vincent Wengier's Chablis is made solely from Chardonnay grapes from vines that are on average 40 years old and cultivated in an environmentally friendly manner following organic farming principles. The vines stand on hilly clay-limestone soils, characterised by slopes of up to 40% and the typical Kimmeridge subsoil, rich in marine fossil remains. Following the harvest, which is carried out with the aid of state-of-the-art harvesting machines, the grapes are gently pressed, with the resulting must decanted before slow alcoholic fermentation for about a month in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and the subsequent Maturation of several months on the fine lees also takes place in steel at a controlled temperature.

The colour of Vincent Wengier's signature Chablis is pale straw yellow with delicate greenish hues. The nose expresses intense notes of white flowers such as jasmine and artemisia, enriched by subtle hints of peach, lemon and wet stone. Taste of good structure but at the same time drinkable thanks to the marked freshness that enhances the persistent sapid-mineral finish.