# Chablis Le Finage (2022)

- **Producer:** La Chablisienne
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €27
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, wet stones, green apple, lemon, bread dough, biscuit

## About this wine

Chablis Le Finage is a white wine from the Chablis AOC in Burgundy, France, produced by La Chablisienne. The 'Le Finage' cuvée is a blend intended to represent the entire Chablis appellation, sourced from various vineyards managed by the cooperative's winegrowing families. La Chablisienne, established in 1923, is a cooperative winery and the largest landowner in Chablis, working with 250 growers and accounting for approximately 25% of the region's production. The wine's identity is shaped by the Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils characteristic of the region, which contribute to its distinctive minerality.

## Interesting facts

- Le Finage means 'the whole region' in French.
- La Chablisienne is the largest landowner in Chablis.
- The wine's minerality comes from ancient seabed soils.
- This cuvée represents the diversity of Chablis vineyards.

## 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. Lighter preparations allow the wine's freshness and subtle nuances to shine.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Chablis Le Finage begins with static cold settling of the must before fermentation. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are conducted in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes approximately 6 months of aging on its fine lees in tank. This approach prioritizes the preservation of the grape's natural characteristics and the expression of the Chablis terroir.