Domaine Vincent Wengier Chablis
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The vines are located in the south of the appellation on hillsides of 10% to 40% sloped.
- The grapes are grown in clay-limestone soil from the Kimmeridgian, which is why their Chablis’ have a great reputation.
- The average age of the vines is 40 years. The aging potential is 5 years. It should be served at a temperature of 12 to 14°C.
- Domaine Vincent Wengier uses environmentally friendly practices and have been certified HVE (high environmental value).
- Certified Agriculture biologique as of 2023.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: After a rigorous settling, the alcoholic fermentation is done slowly for about a month and a half. Then the malolactic fermentation was triggered naturally and carried out quite quickly. The aging of this cuvée lasted a short year. It was made in stainless steel tanks on fine lees to bring even more roundness and aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes: Luminous gold dress. Young and typical nose, floral flavors linden, hawthorn, white fruits and delicate minerality. Palate round, enveloping, endowed with a fruity freshness of gourmet youth. Style without artifice, marked Chablis imprint.
PRESS
2020 – 90 Decanter
2021 – 90 Decanter
2022 – Coup de Coeur in Guide Hachette | 90 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Vincent Wengier is a fourth-generation Chablis winemaker who, along with his wife, Sophie, has produced wine under his name since 2018. Domaine Vincent Wengier was first established in 1950 and is located in the southwest region of the appellation, in the village of Préhy, two hours southeast of Paris.
The Wengiers manage 27 hectares of vines, spread over four appellations. They hold HVE (high environmental value) certification to promote fauna and flora within the vineyard. Their careful attention to detail in the vineyards has also earned them organic certification, effective in 2023.