# Chablis (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine de l'Enclos
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €30
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon blossom, lime, lemon zest, ripe apples, white flowers, oyster shells, chalk, saline

## About this wine

Domaine de l'Enclos Chablis 2022 is a white wine from the Burgundy region of France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The estate was founded in 2016 by brothers Romain and Damien Bouchard, who aim to express the unique terroirs of Chablis through organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. Their philosophy emphasizes respect for the soil and allowing the natural characteristics of the grape and region to be paramount. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its purity and minerality, a hallmark of Chablis' Kimmeridgian limestone soils.

## Interesting facts

- Founded by fourth-generation winemakers.
- Certified organic farming practices.
- Minimal intervention winemaking.
- Some cuvées made without added sulfites.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant, steely acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, cleansing the palate. Its minerality complements the briny notes of shellfish, while its subtle fruit notes can echo or contrast with herbs and citrus in dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Domaine de l'Enclos emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested at full maturity. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, without chaptalization. The wine then ages for up to 18 months on its lees in stainless steel. Organic farming practices are central to their approach, with a focus on soil health and vine vitality. Some cuvées are produced with no added sulfites.