# Chablis (2022)

- **Producer:** Antoine et Laurent Robin
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, peach, lemon, apricot, green fruit, ripe fruit, wet stones, almond

## About this wine

Chablis Antoine et Laurent Robin 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The Domaine Antoine et Laurent Robin estate, founded in 1990 by Laurent Robin and now managed with his son Antoine, cultivates 14 hectares across all four Chablis appellations. Their philosophy centers on producing authentic wines that express the unique terroir of the region, particularly the mineral-rich Kimmeridgian soils characteristic of Chablis. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season with strategic rainfall, leading to an early harvest that captured ripe fruit while maintaining freshness and purity.

## Interesting facts

- Vines average 45 years old, with some planted in 1954.
- Vineyards are located on the slope opposite the Premiers Crus Vaillons.
- Domaine bottles only 10% of its production.
- Awarded Double Gold at the International Challenge Gilbert & Gaillard 2024.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its minerality complements the briny notes of oysters and shellfish. Delicate flavors of the wine harmonize with lighter proteins and vegetables.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Chablis Antoine et Laurent Robin 2022 focuses on preserving the purity of the Chardonnay grape and the expression of its terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested, and fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks without temperature control. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 7 to 10 months, also in stainless steel tanks. This approach is designed to maintain the wine's complexity, structure, and inherent minerality. The domaine employs sustainable and reasoned farming practices, including regular plowing of the vineyards.