# Domaine de l’Enclos Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine de l'Enclos
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €36
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, white flowers, lime, lemon, apple, flinty minerality, petrol (gasoline), saline

## About this wine

Domaine de l'Enclos Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey is a white wine from Burgundy, France, produced by the Bouchard brothers, Romain and Damien. Founded in 2016, the domaine represents the fourth generation of their family in Chablis winemaking, inheriting vineyards and a commitment to organic viticulture. Their philosophy centers on minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the unique terroir of the Vau de Vey Premier Cru vineyard to express itself. This vineyard is characterized by its steep, southeast-facing slopes and Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils, contributing to the wine's distinct profile. The 2022 vintage is noted for its balance of ripe fruit and vibrant acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Founded in 2016, Domaine de l'Enclos is a new name with deep family roots in Chablis.
- The brothers use a gravity-fed cellar to gently handle the grapes.
- Vau de Vey's steep slopes and cool microclimate are key to this wine's character.
- Vineyards range from the 1950s to the 1970s, offering mature root systems.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and fatty fish, while its minerality complements the saline notes of shellfish. Lighter proteins and subtle herb pairings are enhanced by the wine's crispness and delicate fruit notes.

## Wine making process

Domaine de l'Enclos Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with fermentation initiated by native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and/or French oak barrels. The wine is aged on fine lees for up to 18 months in neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel. The estate employs certified organic farming practices, focusing on soil vitality and vine health. Hand-harvesting is utilized for Premier Cru vineyards. The wines are typically unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulfur dioxide added, often only at bottling.