Vineyard and winemaking
This 100% Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in and around the Chablis region, including fruit that sits outside the appellation rules. The cool northern Burgundian setting and limestone-influenced soils give the wine a fresher, more mineral profile than many broadly labelled Vin de France Chardonnays.
The grapes are whole-bunch pressed, cool-fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless steel and raised without oak. Fine lees from Christophe Patrice's Chablis production are added to build texture and complexity, while the wine avoids malolactic conversion to preserve its crisp, fruit-forward line.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Pale lemon with bright green-gold glints.
Nose
Green apple, lime and honeydew melon are lifted by white flowers, wet stone and a delicate creamy note.
Palate
Clean and energetic, with lemon, pear and crisp apple wrapped in a lightly rounded lees texture. Firm acidity keeps the wine taut, and a subtle saline note carries the dry, refreshing finish.
Food pairing
Serve with prawn and pea risotto, roast chicken with tarragon, grilled courgettes and feta, or a simple smoked haddock fishcake. Its unoaked freshness makes it particularly versatile for lighter midweek dishes.
Background story
Christophe Patrice created his own domaine after working in the family business in Beine, later expanding through the acquisition of the Daniel Roblot estate. His vineyards and cellar work are centred on Chablis and the surrounding communes.
This Vin de France cuvée uses freedom outside the appellation to make an accessible companion to the domaine's Chablis. The distinctive use of Chablis lees adds a genuine connection to the estate while preserving the clean, understated character of stainless-steel Chardonnay.
