2023 Joëlle Vrignaud Petit Chablis

Joëlle Vrignaud’s Petit Chablis is a precise and approachable expression of Chardonnay from the outer limestone plateaus surrounding Chablis. Situated on higher, younger soils than the village and Premier Cru sites, Petit Chablis typically delivers a style defined by freshness, directness, and mineral clarity rather than weight or complexity. Vrignaud’s approach focuses on preserving this natural tension and purity, allowing the vineyard character to speak with minimal intervention.

In the glass, it shows a pale, bright straw-yellow colour. The nose is clean and immediate, with notes of green apple, citrus zest, and white flowers, supported by a subtle chalky, limestone-driven freshness. On the palate, it is crisp, light, and linear, with vibrant acidity and a refreshing, saline-leaning finish that gives the wine its sense of energy and precision.

This is a wine made for immediate pleasure rather than contemplation: a direct and honest expression of Chardonnay that highlights clarity over complexity, and freshness over weight.

Ideal as an aperitif or with simple seafood dishes, shellfish, or fresh salads, where its brightness and mineral edge provide perfect balance.

Serve: 8–10 °C
Drink: 2024–2027