COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Sarl Clotilde Davenne
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chablis Grand Cru Bougros from Sarl Clotilde Davenne is a 100% Chardonnay from the renowned Chablis region of Burgundy. The 2020 vintage emphasizes purity and terroir expression. The Bougros vineyard, one of the steepest Grand Cru sites, faces southwest and is planted on Kimmeridgian soil. Clotilde Davenne, a winemaker with a background in oenology, established her own domain to focus on expressing the pure character of Chablis. She advocates for stainless steel vinification to highlight the wine's terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bougros is one of Chablis' steepest Grand Cru vineyards.
Fact 02
The soil is Kimmeridgian, rich in marine fossils.
Fact 03
Davenne champions stainless steel for purity.
Fact 04
Vines are approximately 30-45 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Chablis Grand Cru Bougros involves hand-harvesting grapes at optimal maturity. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are spontaneous and controlled at low temperatures in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 to 18 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. The final stage includes filtration and bottling. Clotilde Davenne's approach emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve the purity and terroir expression of the wine. The estate practices High Environmental Value (HVE) farming.
