# Chablis Premier Cru Côte De Léchet

- **Producer:** Domaine Barat
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €21
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, green apple, white flowers, wet stones, saline

## About this wine

Domaine Barat's Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Léchet is a testament to the unique terroir of Chablis, France. Produced by a family with a six-generation winemaking legacy, this 100% Chardonnay wine is crafted with a philosophy of gentle, terroir-driven winemaking. The vineyard, located in the village of Milly on the left bank of the Serein river, benefits from the classic Kimmeridgian soils and steep, southeast-facing slopes of the Côte de Léchet Premier Cru appellation. The winemaking approach emphasizes preserving the purity of the fruit and the distinct mineral character of the site.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard sits on steep, southeast-facing slopes, maximizing sun exposure.
- Vines for this bottling are between 40 and 50 years old.
- The soil is rich in fossilized marine organisms, a hallmark of Chablis.
- Fermentation relies solely on indigenous yeasts found naturally on the grapes.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and pronounced minerality cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its bright citrus notes complement lighter fish and poultry. The saline character makes it a natural partner for oysters and other shellfish.

## Wine making process

Domaine Barat's Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Léchet is produced using a gentle winemaking approach. Healthy, ripe grapes are quickly transported to the cellar for pressing. The juice undergoes racking for 12 to 14 hours before fermentation and aging. Crucially, the wine is fermented and aged exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with no oak influence. Fermentation is carried out using only indigenous yeasts, and malolactic fermentation occurs on the lees. The wine is then lightly fined before bottling.