Whether from famous Bourgogne villages, regional appellations or homage cuvées, the House’s wines carry the Bouchard Aîné & Fils imprint, which since 1750 has become a prestigious signature, synonymous with excellence and know-how thanks to exceptional men.

Full of history and flavours, they are a complete range to allow all connoisseurs and enthusiasts around the world to discover the richness and incredible potential of the noble grape varieties of their region of origin.
CHABLIS PREMIER CRU
VAILLONS 2022

click on one of the vintages below for further information

2022  

100% Chardonnay.

This wine is excellent paired with smoked salmon, trout and other freshwater fish, as well as with white meats and creamy cheeses.

Serve ideally at a temperature of 12-14°C. (54-57°F.).

This wine can be enjoyed now or kept in the cellar for the next five years.

Chablis, situated near Auxerre in the Yonne department, is among the northernmost vineyards of Burgundy. The appellation has 40 climats classified as premiers crus, including 17 main ones.

Located on the left bank of the Serein river, in the southwest of the Chablis region, the 105 hectares of Premier Cru Vaillons vines enjoy particularly favourable exposure and the wines are well deserving of their excellent reputation.

Latin provides the answer: etymologically, vallis or valles mean "a large space between two areas". Spelled "Valion" in a document dating from 1429, Vaillons ultimately derives its name from this notion of small valley.

The grapes were brought in as musts and underwent a slow pneumatic pressing followed by a very cold static settling before alcoholic fermentation, which lasted 10 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (18 to 20°C). After 3 days, 15% of the juice was racked into barrels. Aged for 18 months on its lees, with frequent pumping over. 100% malolactic fermentation. Light filtration before bottling.

In spite of the harsh spring frosts, the vines recovered very well and the grapes emerged in abundance. The lack of water was very troubling but a few showers on 15 August triggered the ripening process.

The harvest was running from 1 September to 22 September.

The vines' condition was ideal. Only a few scorch marks were visible following the hot weather. A very good harvest, in terms of quality and quantity, for all the Chablis appellations, with very interesting balances.