# Les Butteaux (2022)

- **Producer:** Eleni & Edouard Vocoret
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €73
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, apple, wet stones, salinity

## About this wine

Les Butteaux 2022 by Eleni & Edouard Vocoret is a Chablis Premier Cru from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The domaine, founded by Eleni and Edouard Vocoret, is known for its artisanal, terroir-driven approach, bottling each parcel separately. They were mentored by Vincent Dauvissat, and their winemaking philosophy emphasizes expressing the unique character of each vineyard. The Les Butteaux climat is situated on the left bank of the Serein river, known for its Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The 2022 vintage is noted for its concentration and structure, described as 'rich and fleshy' yet 'backward and shy,' suggesting significant aging potential. The vines for this cuvée are over 60 years old, contributing to the wine's depth. The domaine practices organic farming and uses minimal sulfur, bottling the wine unfined and unfiltered.

## Interesting facts

- Vines are over 60 years old, contributing depth and complexity.
- The domaine farms organically, with all vineyard work done by hand.
- Aged in seasoned oak barrels, never new, to avoid oak influence.
- Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve natural character.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and pronounced minerality cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its saline notes beautifully complement the natural brininess of oysters and shellfish. The underlying fruit and subtle oak influence can also bridge to richer poultry dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Les Butteaux 2022 emphasizes natural methods and terroir expression. Grapes are fermented using natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine's minerality. The wine then ages for 12 months in seasoned oak barrels (no new oak) to add texture and complexity without oak flavors. Following barrel aging, it is assembled in stainless steel tanks for one to two months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur addition. This approach reflects the domaine's commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention.