Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022

Discover Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022 from Domaine Bachelier, a deep and mineral white wine made from old vines planted in 1959. Combining tradition and elegance, this Chablis delivers firm minerality, layered complexity and impressive structure.

🍒 Main characteristics
Clear yellow in color, this wine opens with aromas of ripe lemon, green apple, and subtle hints of flint, candied ginger, and herbal notes. On the palate, it is dense yet lively, structured by a tight mineral backbone, and finishes long and salty.

🍇 Composition & Winemaking

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay from old vines

• Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone and marl (Jurassic), north-facing slopes near Fontenay-près-Chablis

• Vinification: Manual harvest, fermentation in stainless steel (85–90%) and used oak barrels (10–15%), aged 8–9 months on lees.

🍽️ Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with:

• Shellfish (clams, oysters), fine fish (crab, lobster)

• Elegant vegetable-based dishes, creamy poultry

• Fresh or semi-aged cheeses

📏 Serving Tips

• Serving temperature: 11–13 °C

• Aging potential: 5 to 10 years

✨ Why choose this wine?
A rich, mineral and well-balanced Chablis from old vines, offering power and elegance with great aging potential — ideal for connoisseurs and food pairings.