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Les Preuses

2022 Chablis Chardonnay

The Joseph Drouhin Les Preuses is a classic Chablis Chardonnay showcasing a pristine white color that captures the essence of its terroir. This elegant wine from the 2022 vintage embodies the renowned purity and minerality characteristic of Chablis wines. On the palate, it exudes a harmonious balance of body, acidity, and fruit intensity, creating a captivating sensory experience. The Les Preuses offers a delightful representation of the Chardonnay grape in one of France's most esteemed wine regions.

Tasting notes:


Mineral, White Flowers, Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

White Flowers

White Flowers

Lemon

Lemon

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Body Light

Very Light Full

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Chablis
Chablis

Chablis, located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, France, is one of the most renowned winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning rolling hills and lush valleys, Chablis' vineyards cover a unique array of terroir. The cool, crisp climate plays a major role in shaping Chablis' vineyards, with its limestone-rich soils and chilly air allowing grapes to ripen slowly but fully. This cool climate is ideal for the Chardonnay grape, which thrives in these conditions, producing wines with remarkable acidity and minerality. Vineyards closest to the riverbanks benefit from the most temperate conditions, yielding the most delicate and refined wines, while further inland, the slightly warmer areas produce wines with greater depth and intensity. This diversity of conditions allows Chablis to produce a range of wine styles, all characterized by their distinct freshness and purity.

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