Domaine des Marronniers Chablis Grand Cru 2022

Domaine des Marronniers, a family-run estate in the heart of Chablis, Burgundy, is known for producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines that epitomise the region’s distinctive style. The Domaine des Marronniers Chablis Grand Cru 2022 is the pinnacle of their production, sourced from Chablis' esteemed Grand Cru vineyards, where the Kimmeridgian limestone soils and ideal sun exposure combine to create wines of exceptional depth, complexity, and minerality. The domaine’s traditional winemaking philosophy focuses on minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s unique characteristics to shine through.

The Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis are located on the slopes above the Serein River, benefiting from perfect drainage and exposure to sunlight, which promotes even ripening. The 2022 vintage experienced warm growing conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit while preserving the vibrant acidity that is the hallmark of Chablis. Stainless steel fermentation is employed to enhance the wine’s pure expression of fruit and minerality, with subtle oak aging to add complexity.

Appearance: Pale gold with greenish highlights, showing a luminous clarity and depth, reflective of its Grand Cru status.

Aroma: Elegant aromas of ripe lemon, green apple, and white peach mingle with more complex notes of flint, wet stone, and a subtle hint of honey, showcasing the wine’s depth and minerality.

Taste: On the palate, this Grand Cru is powerful yet precise, with flavours of citrus like lemon, grapefruit, ripe apple, and a touch of stone fruit. The pronounced chalky minerality and vibrant acidity are perfectly balanced, giving the wine both structure and finesse, with a creamy, textured mouthfeel that hints at subtle oak influence.

Finish: The finish is long and complex, leaving lingering notes of citrus, stone fruit, and an unmistakable flinty minerality, characteristic of the finest Chablis Grand Cru wines.

Food pairing: This Chablis Grand Cru pairs beautifully with lobster or scallops in a butter sauce, where the wine’s bright acidity cuts through the richness while its mineral backbone enhances the seafood’s delicate flavours. It also pairs excellently with roasted chicken with herbs, as the wine’s depth and complexity complement the savoury, herbaceous notes of the dish.