Chardonnay, Isabelle et Denis Pommier 'Hautrivien'

This Petit-Chablis is made using a blend of parcels from both limestone and Chablis's famous Kimmeridgian soils, a limestone and clay mixture that's rich in fossils and calcium carbonate. It is prized for its mineral-rich clay and is known for producing wines with density, structure, and the ability to age for decades. The soil's unique character contributes to the purity, elegance, and minerality of Chablis wines. Aged on the lees in tank for 6 months, this wine is both fruity and minerally and is meant to be consumed young.

Chablis’  location up in the cooler, northern tip of Burgundy means the Chablis region of France produces wines that are more steely/acidic and less soft and fruity than other Burgundys. A lack of oak ageing, plus plenty of time spent fermenting with the deceased yeast [aka ‘on the lees’] also give Chablis a bready character reminiscent of Champagne, which is made nearby.

The estate of Isabelle and Denis Pommier was founded in 1990 when the Pommiers, a young couple at the time, decided to take over two hecrates of their family’s land to produce their own wines. It took them a few years to get it down right, and their first bottled release was in 1994. The estate now spans 16 hectares of vineyards with appellations ranging from Petit Chablis all the way up to thier three Chablis premiers crus of Fourchaume, Cote de Lechet and Troesmes [a sub-parcel in Beauroy]. Isabelle and Denis Pommier have been organic since 2009, and all grapes are hand-harvested.