Domaine des Geneves
In the northernmost corner of Burgundy, where the soil smells of oysters and the sky determines the weather, lies Domaine des Genèves . As a Propriétaire-Récoltant – a winemaker who owns and vinifies his own grapes – the focus here is on origin: genuine, unadulterated Chablis.
This means: Chardonnay on Kimmeridge limestone, a mineral freshness you can almost taste before you even hold the glass up to the light. No distracting oak – just terroir to tell its story.
Domaine des Genèves –
Chablis from the source, directly from the Kimmeridgium
In the northernmost corner of Burgundy, where the soils consist of ancient Kimmeridge limestone and the climate knows no compromises, Domaine des Genèves operates as a propriétaire-récoltant: the vines belong to the winery, the harvest is vinified in-house, and there is no one between the terroir and the bottle.
The result is Chablis in its purest form – Chardonnay that conveys the unfiltered minerality of the soil. No oak barrels to mask the aromas, no aging to smooth them out. Instead: salty freshness, an almost chalky texture, and that characteristic iodine note reminiscent of the fossilized oyster shells underground. Wines that pair perfectly with oysters, scallops, or a simple piece of sole – and that demonstrate why Chablis deserves its own appellation.



