• Vincent Mothe
  • Chablis

    At a Glance

    • Size: 7 ha (17.3 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: 45, 20, 15-year-old vines
    • Terroir: Blend of three different vineyards- Champréaux, Vaulardy, Usage
    • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
    • Vinification: 15 days temperature-controlled (19°C) fermentation in stainless steel tanks, full malos. Aged for 6-18 months in tank.

    Additional Info

    Champréaux: 4 hectares of 45-year-old south-facing vines. Located on a gentle slope of fine clay and calcareous ‘tufa’, formed by precipitated carbonate minerals. Provides intense minerality and freshness. Average yield: 45 hL/ha.

    Vaulardy: 2 hectares of 20-year-old southeast-facing vines. Located on a plateau with a high limestone component, abundant with small limestone rocks, resulting in a mineral, tense, and chiseled expression to the wine. Average yield: 55 hL/ha.

    Usage: 1 hectare of 15-year-old east-facing vines. Located on a plateau with rich, red clay soils, offering roundness and structure. Average yield: 55 hL/ha.

    Vineyard management involves regular soil-plowing and integration of organic manure. Trellising, de-budding, and green harvesting depending on vintage conditions in order to cultivate healthy, ripe grapes.