Chablis, Le finage, La Chablisienne

Chablis, Le Finage, La Chablisienne is a dry white wine from the Chablis region in Burgundy, France, produced by the La Chablisienne wine cooperative. The wine is based on 100% Chardonnay and comes from various vineyards throughout the Chablis appellation, thus representing the typical character of the terroir particularly well.

In the glass, it displays a vibrant, bright straw yellow. The nose is fruity and fresh with delicate notes of lime, lemon, green apple, pear, and a hint of kumara or herbs, accompanied by a distinct, fine flint and mineral note originating from the Kimmeridgian limestone soils. On the palate, Le Finage is lively, juicy, and balanced, with clear but well-integrated acidity, rounded fruit, and a salty-mineral undertone that contributes to its clarity and drinkability.

The grapes can have an average vine age of around 20 years; fermentation and six months of aging take place predominantly in stainless steel tanks, partly on the fine lees, resulting in a fresh, early-drinking wine with a lovely texture. It is ideally served at 8–10 °C, and pairs well with seafood, grilled fish, oysters, light appetizers, or fish and chicken stews.