# Grand Calcaire Chablis (2023)

- **Producer:** Gruhier & Delaunay
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lemon, grapefruit, blossom, herbaceous

## About this wine

Grand Calcaire Chablis is a modern interpretation of this classic white Burgundy, crafted by the joint venture of two 5th generation vignerons, Dominique Gruhier and Laurent Delaunay. These associated cousins combine their extensive expertise to produce wines that express the unique minerality and freshness of Chablis. Their philosophy centers on selecting grapes from precisely identified terroirs, particularly focusing on cooler, north-facing plots on Kimmeridgian marl soils. This meticulous selection aims to yield wines of absolute purity, known for their lively character and singular expression of the region's fresh terroirs. While the 2023 vintage specific characteristics are not yet detailed, the producer's general goal is to create expressive, aromatic, open, intense, complex, and multidimensional wines.

## Interesting facts

- Grand Calcaire is a joint venture between two 5th generation vignerons, Dominique Gruhier and Laurent Delaunay.
- They specifically select grapes from cooler, north-facing plots on Kimmeridgian marl soils for unique freshness.
- The wines are vinified at the historic Domaine de l'Abbaye du Petit Quincy.
- Dominique Gruhier brings over 30 years of Chablis winemaking experience to the project.

## Food pairing

Chablis, with its characteristic high acidity and pronounced minerality, excels with dishes that are light, fresh, and often briny. The wine's crispness cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its mineral notes beautifully complement the salinity of oysters and other shellfish. It also provides a refreshing counterpoint to the tanginess of goat cheese and the delicate flavors of white meats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking for Grand Calcaire Chablis begins with grapes sourced from specific plots on Kimmeridgian marl soils, often from cooler, north-facing slopes, chosen for their potential to produce lively and singular wines. Gruhier & Delaunay work closely with partner-vintners who share their viticultural philosophy, ensuring quality from the vineyard. The vinification process takes place at the historic Domaine de l'Abbaye du Petit Quincy. The producers aim for a contemporary interpretation of Chablis, emphasizing purity and the clear expression of fresh terroirs. While specific aging details for the 2023 Chablis are not available, the focus on purity suggests a winemaking approach that highlights the grape and terroir rather than heavy oak influence.