La Chablisienne
Chablis Le Finage
Bourgogne
- 100% Chardonnay
La Chablisienne
Bourgogne
| Vintage Wine Name | Chablis Le Finage 2022 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Wine Description | Finage comes from a French term that means “to represent the whole region.” This wine expertly blends fruit from the varied vineyards of La Chablisienne’s winegrowing families to paint a nuanced and classic picture of the AOC. |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chablis AOC |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vineyard Details | Kimmeridgian soil, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells; average vine age is 20 years |
| Tasting notes | Fruity aromas of pear with herbal and lemon hints; palate is fresh with balanced acidity and a sense of energy |
| Pairing notes | On its own or with seafood, charcuterie, curries, oysters and sushi |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Aging | Six to eight months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks |
| SRP | 35 |
| Highest Score | 90 James Suckling |
|---|---|
| Highest Score Review Copy | A creamy and salty white that has notes of oyster shells, lemon peel, grapefruit and salted almonds. It’s medium-bodied, balanced and lightly mineral. |
| Acclaim | 90 James Suckling |
| Feature Bullet 1 | Over a century of experience working with a mosaic of vineyards in Chablis |
| Feature Bullet 2 | Grower-owned by over 200 families |
| Feature Bullet 3 | Producing over 22% of all Chablis in the AOC guarantees quality and supply |
| Feature Bullet 4 | Style reflects terroir and vintage, delivering elegance, purity, minerality and ageability |
| Feature Bullet 5 | Environmental programs preserve vineyards and protect people across all winery functions |
| Winery | La Chablisienne |
|---|---|
| Winery Description | Established in 1923 with the goals of driving quality and innovation in the region, as well as bolstering the influence of its growers, today La Chablisienne spans over 200 winegrowing families and 1,200 hectares of superior vineyard holdings and is known for producing some of the top wines in Chablis. La Chablisienne farms a diverse array of vineyards across the four appellations – Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis – so the wines truly represent the essence of each unique location. These elegant cuvées are known for their purity, energy and minerality. |
| Winemaker | Estelle Roy |
| Winemaker Bio | Estelle has been immersed in the gastronomic world with her family since her early childhood. The pleasure of eating and pairing food and wine from an early age has been a source of motivation for her professional pursuits. She obtained her national oenologist diploma (DNO) in Dijon and decided to specialize and refine her knowledge and expertise in the regions of Alsace, Beaujolais and Burgundy. Today her passion for winemaking starts in the vineyard, a bond strengthened by marriage as her husband is a winegrower. In May 2023, Estelle stepped in to the head winemaking role at La Chablisienne. Estelle strives to represent the best from each of the terroirs and to give a soul to each vintage. |