Chablis, Les Vénérables, La Chablisienne

A Chablis that shows what Kimmeridgian limestone can bring out of the depths: clear lines, salty minerality and a structure that lingers after the finish.

La Chablisienne is a winegrowers' cooperative founded in 1923 in the heart of Chablis – today one of the most prestigious in the appellation. The Cuvée Les Vénérables bears its name for good reason: it comes from old vines whose deep roots in the Kimmeridgian limestone – the fossilized marine rock that gives Chablis its distinctive character – produce a special concentration.

In the glass, it displays a pale straw yellow with green reflections. The nose offers aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and a mineral hint of damp limestone. On the palate, it is dense and structured, with lively acidity that carries the wine without being harsh. The finish is long, saline, and precise – typical of the appellation, but here with more depth than in simple Chablis AOC wines.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2029
• Pairs well with: oysters, scallops with butter sauce, goat cheese or grilled sea bass with herbs