COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Patriarche Père & Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Patriarche Chablis Cuvée Léonce Bocquet is a 2023 vintage white wine from the Chablis appellation in Burgundy, France, made from Chardonnay grapes. Patriarche Père & Fils, the producer, is one of Burgundy's oldest and largest wine houses, with a winemaking tradition spanning over 241 years. Their winemaking operations are based in Beaune, within a historic 17th-century convent that contains extensive cellars. The 'Cuvée Léonce Bocquet' designation indicates a specific selection by the producer. Chablis vineyards are characterized by Kimmeridgian soil, a composition of limestone, clay, and fossilized oyster shells, which contributes to the wine's distinct regional profile.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Patriarche's cellars are among Burgundy's largest.
Fact 02
The winery is housed in a former 17th-century convent.
Fact 03
The producer has over 241 years of winemaking history.
Fact 04
Kimmeridgian soil is key to Chablis' minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Patriarche Père & Fils, operating as a négociant-éleveur, sources Chardonnay grapes from Chablis vineyards. The winemaking process for this AOC Chablis typically involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's characteristic freshness and minerality. Aging is also generally conducted in stainless steel, allowing the wine to retain its vibrant acidity and fruit-forward profile. The producer's long history and established winemaking practices guide the vinification of this wine.
