Chablis, Les Vénérables, La Chablisienne

A Chablis that shows what Kimmeridgian limestone brings out from the depths: a clear line, salty minerality, and a structure that resonates long after the finish.

La Chablisienne is a winegrowers' cooperative founded in 1923 in the heart of Chablis – today one of the most renowned in the appellation. The Les Vénérables cuvée does not bear its name by chance: it comes from old vines whose deep roots in Kimmeridgian limestone – the fossilized marine rock that gives Chablis its unmistakable character – produce a special concentration.

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

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Pairs with: Oysters, scallops with butter sauce, goat cheese, or grilled sea bass with herbs