Les Malandes - Chablis - White - 2023

Wine:

With a striking mineral profile and fresh, shell-like aromas, the 2023 White Chablis is a pure and precise expression of its terroir. Aged without oak, it delivers a finely chiseled palate, enhanced by delicate bitterness that adds nuance and balance. This is a benchmark Chablis, approachable yet refined, making it an excellent choice for an aperitif or pairing with fresh seafood. Rated 91/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvest. Vinification in stainless steel vats. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature (18°C). Malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in stainless steel vats.

Color:

Bright light yellow

Nose:

Fresh and chalky, with a classic Chablis character. The wine is marked by restraint in its aging, with no influence of oak, allowing its purity and precision to shine.

Palate:

Delicate and finely etched, with bright, precise flavors. This cuvée is approachable and light, marked by subtle bitterness on the finish. A textbook Chablis, perfectly suited for aperitif moments.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood platter, cheese gougères, grilled prawn kebabs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

A true revelation from Chablis, Domaine Les Malandes captured the hearts of our Selection Committee. Discovered during a visit to Burgundy, this hidden gem offers everything to delight wine lovers: organic farming, impeccable quality, and exceptional value.

The Marchive-Rottiers family dedicates themselves daily to crafting Chablis of remarkable precision—pure, linear wines that faithfully express their terroirs. Here, there’s no artifice, just time-honoured techniques and carefully measured ageing that refine and elevate these cuvées to their full potential.